Gastrointestinal Cancers
Gastrointestinal Cancers ( 35 Questions)
Incorrect. Tumor suppressor genes have the opposite role; they inhibit the growth of tumors.
Correct. Tumor suppressor genes are responsible for regulating cell division and preventing the formation of tumors. When these genes are mutated, they may lose their ability to inhibit tumor growth, increasing the risk of cancer.
Incorrect. Tumor suppressor genes are indeed relevant to the development of gastrointestinal cancer.
Incorrect. This statement inaccurately describes the role of tumor suppressor genes. They are involved in preventing uncontrolled cell growth and tumor formation.
A) Incorrect. Tumor suppressor genes have the opposite role; they inhibit the growth of tumors.
B) Correct. Tumor suppressor genes are responsible for regulating cell division and preventing the formation of tumors. When these genes are mutated, they may lose their ability to inhibit tumor growth, increasing the risk of cancer.
C) Incorrect. Tumor suppressor genes are indeed relevant to the development of gastrointestinal cancer.
D) Incorrect. This statement inaccurately describes the role of tumor suppressor genes. They are involved in preventing uncontrolled cell growth and tumor formation.