NEET Solved Paper 2016 Question 56

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

Options:

A) Mutations in proto - oncogenes accelerate the cell cycle

B) Mutations destroy telomerase inhibitor

C) Mutations inactivate the cell control

D) Mutations inhibit production of telomerase

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Answer:

Correct Answer: D

Solution:

  • Cancer will be caused by increased telomerase activity making the cancerous cells immortal and not by inhibition of telomerase production.