Which statement best describes how a mutation can lead to cancer?
A) A mutation by itself is defined as cancer.
B) Mutations in genes that produce proteins involved in construction in the cell membrane result in cells that look abnormal.
C) Mutations in genes that produce proteins involved in cell replication can lead to unrestrained growth of cells.
D) Mutation in any gene produces cancer-causing proteins.
E) Mutations in genes have nothing to do with cancer.

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Mutations in genes that produce proteins involved in cell replication can lead to unrestrained growth of cells, which is a hallmark of cancer. This can include mutations in genes involved in cell cycle regulation, DNA repair, and/or apoptosis. Mutations in genes that produce membrane proteins or producing cancer-causing proteins are not necessarily associated with cancer. Therefore, option C is the best choice.

Which Statement Best Describes How a Mutation Can Lead to Cancer