how does a mutation in the p53 protein cause cancer cells to dived uncontrollably
Biology · Middle School · Tue Nov 03 2020
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Answer: These mutations result in a p53 protein that is less able to control cell proliferation. Specifically, it is unable to trigger apoptosis in cells with mutated or damaged DNA. As a result, DNA damage can accumulate in cells. Such cells may continue to divide in an uncontrolled way, leading to tumor growth.