Proteins Encoded by the ____ Genes Turn Off or Decrease

Question

Proteins encoded by the ____ genes turn off or decrease the rate of cell division.
A) tumor suppressor
B) oncogenes
C) proto-oncogenes
D) DNA repair
E) DNA replication genes

Accepted Answer

Tumor suppressor genes are responsible for regulating cell growth and division. Proteins encoded by these genes act as checkpoints, preventing cells from dividing too quickly or uncontrollably. When mutations occur in tumor suppressor genes, cell division may go unchecked, leading to the development of cancer. Therefore, proteins encoded by tumor suppressor genes turn off or decrease the rate of cell division.