In colorectal cancer, several genes must be mutated for a cell to develop into a cancer cell. Which of the following kinds of genes would you expect to be mutated?
A) genes that have multiple copies
B) genes of the bacteria, which are abundant in the colon
C) genes coding for enzymes that act in the colon
D) genes that are especially susceptible to mutation
E) genes involved in control of the cell cycle

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Genes involved in control of the cell cycle are often mutated in cancer because mutations in these genes can result in uncontrolled cell division, leading to tumor formation. While the other choices may also be present in colorectal cancer, they would not be the primary drivers of cancer development.

In Colorectal Cancer, Several Genes Must Be Mutated for a Cell