In thinking about their role in cell division, oncogenes are like the ________ of a car, while tumor-suppressor genes are like the ________ of a car.
A) gas pedal; brakes
B) steering wheel; brakes
C) gas pedal; headlights
D) brakes; gas pedal

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Oncogenes can be thought of as the gas pedal of a car because they promote cell division and growth. Tumor-suppressor genes, on the other hand, can be thought of as the brakes of a car because they slow down or stop cell division and growth to prevent the formation of tumors.

In Thinking About Their Role in Cell Division, Oncogenes Are