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6 years ago
Which of the following statements about tumor suppressor genes is false?
 
  (a) Gene amplification of a tumor suppressor gene is less dangerous than gene amplification of a proto-oncogene.
  (b) Cells with one functional copy of a tumor suppressor gene will usually proliferate faster than normal cells.
  (c) Inactivation of tumor suppressor genes leads to enhanced cell survival and proliferation.
  (d) Individuals with only one functional copy of a tumor suppressor gene are more prone to cancer than individuals with two functional copies of a tumor suppressor gene.
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6 years ago
(b) Cells with one copy of a tumor suppressor gene should behave normally, because tumor suppressor genes generally work in a recessive manner.
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