Which of the following statements about tumor suppressor genes is FALSE?
A) Gene amplification of a tumor suppressor gene is less dangerous than gene amplification of a proto-oncogene.
B) Cells with one functional copy of a tumor suppressor gene will usually proliferate faster than normal cells.
C) Inactivation of tumor suppressor genes leads to enhanced cell survival and proliferation.
D) Individuals with only one functional copy of a tumor suppressor gene are more prone to cancer than individuals with two functional copies of a tumor suppressor gene.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q20: Hemidesmosomes are important for
A)tubulation of epithelial sheets.
B)linkages
Q21: Which of the following statements about cancer
Q22: When a terminally differentiated cell in an
Q23: An adult hemopoietic stem cell found in
Q24: A malignant tumor is more dangerous than
Q26: APC is a tumor suppressor and acts
Q27: Ras is a GTP-binding protein that is
Q28: Which of the following statements about organoids
Q29: Match each protein with the correct label
Q30: Cells that are terminally differentiated
A)will undergo apoptosis
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents