If you have a mutation in APC, a tumor suppressor, that causes it to become overly active, what would happen?

A.

The cell would proliferate more quickly

B.

The cell would proliferate more slowly

C.

The cell would commit suicide (apoptosis)

D.

The cell would increase in size

E.

None of the above would occur

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14 January, 00:09

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Rowe · Answer 1

A.

The lack of suppression would cause the cells to divide more rapidly.

If you have a mutation in APC, a tumor suppressor, that causes it to become overly active, what would happen?A.The cell would proliferate more quicklyB.The cell would proliferate more slowlyC.The cell would commit suicide (apoptosis)D.The cell would increase in sizeE.None of the above would occur