It is likely that cancer will grow when there are mutations in the _____ and the _____ genes.

Question

Responses

active; initiator
active; initiator

oncogenes; tumor suppressor
oncogenes; tumor suppressor

inactive; control
inactive; control

growth; stop
growth; stop

Answer 1

The correct response is oncogenes; tumor suppressor.

Mutations in oncogenes can lead to uncontrolled cell growth, while mutations in tumor suppressor genes can impair the regulation of the cell cycle and allow for the survival of damaged cells, both of which can contribute to cancer development.