In Most Cases,cancer-Causing Mutations ____

Question

In most cases,cancer-causing mutations ____.
A) accumulate over a number of years
B) accumulate very quickly within a single cell
C) metastasize within a short time
D) must all occur on the q arm of a chromosome
E) occur during the G0 phase of the cell cycle

Accepted Answer

Cancer-causing mutations usually occur over a prolonged period of time, as they are the result of accumulated genetic changes that lead to uncontrolled cell growth and division. This process can take years or even decades to develop into a detectable tumor.