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Which of the following statements is not true for cancer cells in relation to mutations?

  1. A
    Mutations destroy telomerase inhibitor
  2. B
    Mutations inactivate the cell control
  3. C
    Mutations inhibit production of telomerase
  4. D
    Mutations in proto – oncogenes accelerate the cell cycle

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Cancer cells usually have increased activity of telomerase, which prevents the shortening of telomeres and allows the cells to divide indefinitely. Therefore, mutations would not inhibit the production of telomerase; they typically lead to its activation or overexpression.

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Which of the following statements is not true for cancer cells in relation to mutations?
A
Mutations destroy telomerase inhibitor
B
Mutations inactivate the cell control
C
Mutations inhibit production of telomerase
D
Mutations in proto – oncogenes accelerate the cell cycle

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