Which of the following types of mutations would NOT be advantageous for the survival of a cancer cell?
A)An inactivating mutation in a tumor suppressor gene
B)An inactivating mutation in an oncogene
C)An inactivating mutation in a gene that promotes apoptosis
D)Methylation of the promoter of a tumor suppressor gene
E)B and D

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An inactivating mutation in an oncogene would not be advantageous for the survival of a cancer cell because oncogenes, when activated, promote cell division and growth. Inactivating them would not support the cancer cell's tendency to proliferate uncontrollably.

Which of the Following Types of Mutations Would NOT Be