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Title: Define tumor-suppressor genes.
Post by: SkipperSnow on Jul 16, 2016

Define tumor-suppressor genes.
 A.Tumor-suppressor genes are normal genes that promote cell growth and division.
B. Tumor-suppressor genes are genes whose products normally regulate cell-cycle checkpoints or initiate the process of apoptosis.
 C.Tumor-suppressor genes are cancer-causing genes.
 D. Tumor-suppressor genes are genes whose activities promote uncontrolled proliferation in eukaryotic cells.


Title: Re: Define tumor-suppressor genes.
Post by: bio_man on Jul 18, 2016
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Title: Re: Define tumor-suppressor genes.
Post by: SkipperSnow on Jul 20, 2016
Correct answer: Tumor-suppressor genes are genes whose products normally regulate cell-cycle checkpoints or initiate the process of apoptosis.