The p53 gene is a tumor-suppressing gene that prevents damaged cells from undergoing cell division. If this gene ceases to function due to a mutation, what will happen to the cell?
A. Tumors will be suppressed.
B. The cell will die.
C. Uncontrolled cell division will occur.
D. The cell will be prevented from undergoing division.
Answer:C
The p53 gene is a tumor-suppressing gene that prevents damaged cells from undergoing cell division. If this gene ceases to function due to a mutation, what will happen to the cell?
A. Tumors will be suppressed. B. The cell will die. C. Uncontrolled cell division will occur. D. The cell will be prevented from undergoing division.