The product of the p53 gene ________.
A) inhibits the cell cycle
B) slows down the rate of DNA replication by interfering with the binding of DNA polymerase
C) causes cells to reduce expression of genes involved in DNA repair
D) allows cells to pass on mutations due to DNA damage

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The product of the p53 gene, when activated, inhibits the cell cycle and prevents damaged cells from going through cell division. This allows time for the cell to repair the damaged DNA before attempting cell division again.

The Product of the P53 Gene ________