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  • Why is a mutation in the p53 gene so important?
Multiple choice

Why is a mutation in the p53 gene so important?

  1. Cell division is stopped.

  2. Cells grow in size and multiple nuclei originates.

  3. The ras gene is inhibited.

  4. Cell division is uncontrolled.

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D Correct answer
Explanation

When the p53 gene mutates, cell division is no longer regulated.

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