In certain cancerous cells,the cell divides continuously even in the absence of a growth factor (signaling molecule)that indicates the cell should divide.Which of the following could NOT explain this?
A)a receptor molecule that is always turned off
B)a receptor molecule that is always activated
C)a transduction pathway that is always turned on
D)a target protein that is always activated
E)a gene for cell division that is expressed when it should not be

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If the receptor molecule is always turned off, it would not be able to receive a signal to activate the transduction pathway and lead to cell division.

In Certain Cancerous Cells,the Cell Divides Continuously Even in the Absence