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2016 · Q81
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Human Health and Diseases question

2016 · Q81

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Which of the following statements is not true for cancer cells in relation to mutations ?
  1. A
    Mutations inhibit production of telomerase
  2. B
    Mutations in proto-oncogenes accelerate the cell cycle
  3. C
    Mutations destroy telomerase inhibitor
  4. D
    Mutations inactivate the cell control
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Correct answer: A

Telomerase production is increased in cancer. Telomerase has been examined in hundreds of studies as a potentially sensitive biomarker for screening, early cancer detection, prognosis or in monitoring as an indication of residual disease.

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