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How does a mutation in the RAS gene lead to uncontrolled cellular division?

A. The RAS protein becomes stuck in the "on" position.
B. The RAS protein can no longer act as a tumor suppressor.
C. The RAS protein becomes stuck in the "off" position.
D. The RAS protein gets stuck in the plasma membrane.
E. The RAS protein can no longer act to repair DNA damage.

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Answer: I would think A but get a second opinion to be 100% sure, okay.

If the question were why can’t a mutated RAS gene stop uncontrolled cellular division/cancer I could easily answer the question. So if you also need that answered I could just saying.

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