A driver gene ____.
A) contains a driver mutation that does not affect gene expression
B) does not have any effect on cancer progression
C) contains a driver mutation that causes apoptosis in normal cells
D) contains a driver mutation or is expressed abnormally and confers a growth advantage on the cell
E) is the unmutated form of a proto-oncogene

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Driver genes contain mutations or are expressed abnormally, providing a growth advantage to cells, which is a fundamental aspect of cancer progression.

A Driver Gene ____