Mutations that enable cancer cells to grow and divide faster than other normal cells are known as _____ mutations.

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Driver mutations are responsible for the growth and proliferation of cancer cells. They provide a selective advantage to the cells and are therefore considered important targets for cancer therapy. Benign mutations do not contribute to cancer development, gateway mutations are not a recognized term, and passenger mutations are neutral and have no impact on the cancer cells.

Mutations That Enable Cancer Cells to Grow and Divide Faster