Why is p53 considered a tumor suppressor protein?   Question 12 options:   a)  Because p53 normally detects breaks in DNA.   b)  Because p53 normally causes progression from G1 to S phase to halt until damaged DNA is fully repaired.   c)  Because p53 normally repairs breaks in DNA.   d)  Because p53 normally stimulates transcription of Repair Polymerase.   e)  Because p53 normally reduces the mutation rate of DNA polymerase.

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Why is p53 considered a tumor suppressor protein?

 

Question 12 options:

 

a) 

Because p53 normally detects breaks in DNA.

 

b) 

Because p53 normally causes progression from G1 to S phase to halt until damaged DNA is fully repaired.

 

c) 

Because p53 normally repairs breaks in DNA.

 

d) 

Because p53 normally stimulates transcription of Repair Polymerase.

 

e) 

Because p53 normally reduces the mutation rate of DNA polymerase.

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