Forms of the Ras protein found in tumors usually cause which of the following?
A) DNA replication to stop
B) DNA replication to be hyperactive
C) cell-to-cell adhesion to be nonfunctional
D) cell division to cease
E) excessive cell division

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Forms of the Ras protein found in tumors usually cause excessive cell division. Ras proteins are signaling molecules that activate cell division. When there is a mutation in the Ras gene, the protein is permanently turned on, leading to uncontrolled cell division and the development of tumors.

Forms of the Ras Protein Found in Tumors Usually Cause