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aero

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on: Jun 29, 2013
In colorectal cancer, several genes must be mutated in order to make a cell a cancer cell, supporting Knudsen's hypothesis. Which of the following kinds of genes would you expect to be mutated?
A) genes coding for enzymes that act in the colon
B) genes involved in control of the cell cycle
C) genes that are especially susceptible to mutation
D) the same genes that Knudsen identified as associated with retinoblastoma
E) the genes of the bacteria that are abundant in the colon


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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2013
I'd go with B. It makes sense.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2013
Just got my test back, you're right!


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