MCAT Biochemistry Question 87: Answer and Explanation
Home > MCAT Test > MCAT biochemistry practice tests
Test Information
- Use your browser's back button to return to your test results.
- Do more MCAT biochemistry practice tests.
Question: 87
12. Tumor suppressor genes are most likely to result in cancer through:
- A. loss of function mutations.
- B. gain of function mutations.
- C. overexpression.
- D. proto-oncogene formation.
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Oncogenes are most likely to result in cancer through activation, choice (B), while tumor suppressor genes are most likely to result in cancer through inactivation.