Which is not a factor that contributes to normal cells becoming cancerous?
A) the conversion of a proto-oncogene to an oncogene
B) mutations in a tumor-suppressor gene
C) the production of more effective tumor-suppressor gene products
D) excessive replication of proto-oncogenes

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The production of more effective tumor-suppressor gene products would actually help prevent the transformation of normal cells to cancerous cells. A, B, and D are all factors that can contribute to the development of cancer.

Which Is Not a Factor That Contributes to Normal Cells