A mutation in a tumor suppressor gene can lead to cancer because these genes are involved in
A) checking the DNA for damage during the cell cycle.
B) aligning chromosomes during mitotic division.
C) creating the cleavage furrow.
D) synthesizing mRNA during transcription.
E) incorporating amino acids during translation.
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