Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic of tumor-suppressor gene?
A) They are frequently overexpressed in cancerous cells.
B) They are cancer-causing genes introduced into cells by viruses.
C) They encode proteins that help prevent uncontrolled cell growth.
D) They often encode proteins that stimulate the cell cycle.

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Tumor-suppressor genes encode proteins that help prevent uncontrolled cell growth. They regulate the cell cycle and inhibit the formation of tumors. Mutations in these genes can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and the development of cancer.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Characteristic of Tumor-Suppressor