The generation of a cancerous cell requires mutations in ____________ of that cell's genes.

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The generation of a cancerous cell typically requires mutations in six to ten of that cell's genes. These mutations often involve a combination of oncogenes (genes that promote cell growth and division) and tumor suppressor genes (genes that normally inhibit cell growth and division or repair DNA). The accumulation of these mutations over time can lead to the development of cancer.

The Generation of a Cancerous Cell Requires Mutations in ____________