P53 is a tumor suppressors protein.   The protein is present in the cell at all times but is activated by protein kinases that are, in turned activated by DNA damage.  A mutation of the P 53 gene in cell results in a form of P53 that is permanently active. What would happen to the mutant version of the P53 gene?

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P53 is a tumor suppressors protein.   The protein is present in the cell at all times but is activated by protein kinases that are, in turned activated by DNA damage.  A mutation of the P 53 gene in cell results in a form of P53 that is permanently active. What would happen to the mutant version of the P53 gene?

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A. it would spread to neighboring cells but not very far
B. it would be found in tumor cells only
C. it would take over the world and make us all do its bidding
D. it would only be found in the original cell in which the mutation occurred
E. it would spread to all cells in the body
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