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Some cancers are caused by mutations that stop certain proteins from working. The inactivation of what kind of protein could lead to cancer?

A. One that slows down the cell cycle
B. One that acts as a growth-reducing molecule
C. One that responds to growth-promoting molecules
D. One that speeds up the cell cycle

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Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

Since cancer is uncontrolled cell growth, a protein that speeds up cell growth would make the most sense

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