Which of the following types of mutations would NOT be advantageous to a cancer cell? A)An inactivating mutation in pRb B)An inactivating mutation in a gene controlling a DNA damage checkpoint C)An inactivating mutation in p16^INK4A D)An inactivating mutation in cyclin D E)An inactivating mutation in p19^INK4D

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Inactivating cyclin D, which promotes cell cycle progression, would not be advantageous to a cancer cell as it would slow down their proliferation. The other mutations listed all contribute to cancer development by promoting cell cycle progression or inhibiting DNA repair.

Which of the Following Types of Mutations Would NOT Be