What is a gene that contributes to cancer development only when deleted or damaged?
A) oncogene
B) proto-oncogene
C) viral oncogene
D) carcinoma-suppressor gene
E) tumor-suppressor gene

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Tumor-suppressor genes help prevent uncontrolled cell growth. Mutation or deletion of these genes can lead to cancer development, as their normal function is to regulate cell division, repair DNA mistakes, or tell cells when to die (a process known as apoptosis).

What Is a Gene That Contributes to Cancer Development Only