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How do normal cells protect themselves from accumulating mutations in genes that could lead to cancer? How do cancer cells differ from normal cells in these processes?

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Normal cells are often capables of withstanding mutational assault because they have chekpoints and _______ mechanism in place. when such mechanisms fail, _________ may be a result. Through _______, such protective mechanism are compromised in cancer cells, and as a result, the show ____________ that normal rates of mutation, chromosomal abnormalities, and ____________.


a. lower
b. DNA repair
c. higher
d. cancer
e. mutation
f. genomic instability
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awesome!! Thank you!!
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