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The product of the p53 gene _____.

A) causes cells to reduce expression of genes involved in DNA repair
B) allows cells to pass on mutations due to DNA damage
C) slows down the rate of DNA replication by interfering with the binding of DNA
polymerase
D) inhibits the cell cycle

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Answer:

D. Inhibits the cell cycle.

Step-by-step explanation:

The product of the p53 gene inhibits the cell cycle.

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