In a healthy cell,the rate of DNA repair is equal to the rate of DNA mutation.When the rate of repair lags behind the rate of mutation,what is a possible fate of the cell?

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If the rate of repair lags behind the rate of mutation, the cell will accumulate errors in its DNA, increasing the risk of developing mutations that may lead to uncontrolled growth and division, which is a hallmark of cancer cells. Thus, the possible fate of the cell is to transform into a cancerous cell. Options B and C are not relevant to the question, and D does not reflect the potential consequences of impaired DNA repair.

In a Healthy Cell,the Rate of DNA Repair Is Equal