Question
A cell cycle is a series of events that takes place in a cell as it grows and divides. Which statement describes how a mutation in a gene that regulates the cell cycle may result in cancer?
A mutation occurs that instructs the cell to begin meiosis to form identical cells.
A mutation occurs that prevents the cell from differentiating into a new type of cell.
A mutation occurs that directs the cell to stop all functions which results in cell death.
A mutation occurs that stops the cell from responding to signals that control cell growth.
A mutation occurs that instructs the cell to begin meiosis to form identical cells.
A mutation occurs that prevents the cell from differentiating into a new type of cell.
A mutation occurs that directs the cell to stop all functions which results in cell death.
A mutation occurs that stops the cell from responding to signals that control cell growth.
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The statement that best describes how a mutation in a gene that regulates the cell cycle may result in cancer is:
**A mutation occurs that stops the cell from responding to signals that control cell growth.**
This is because mutations in genes that regulate the cell cycle can lead to uncontrolled cell division by causing the cells to ignore normal growth signals that would typically regulate cell proliferation and maintain healthy tissue function. This uncontrolled growth can lead to tumor formation and cancer.
**A mutation occurs that stops the cell from responding to signals that control cell growth.**
This is because mutations in genes that regulate the cell cycle can lead to uncontrolled cell division by causing the cells to ignore normal growth signals that would typically regulate cell proliferation and maintain healthy tissue function. This uncontrolled growth can lead to tumor formation and cancer.
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