The normal form of the p53 gene
A) is a type of proto-oncogene.
B) has been linked to the development of colon cancer.
C) codes for a protein that prevents damaged cells from dividing.
D) is a type of oncogene that causes skin cancer.
E) codes for proteins that stimulate cell growth and adhesion.

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The normal form of the p53 gene codes for a protein that acts as a tumor suppressor, preventing damaged cells from dividing and potentially forming tumors.

The Normal Form of the P53 Gene