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Which of the following statements is not true for cancer cells in relation to mutations?
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- Mutations in proto-oncogenes accelerate the cell cycle.
- Mutations destroy telomerase inhibitor.
- Mutations inactive the cell control.
- Mutations inhibit production of telomerase.
Correct Option: D
Telomerase production is increased in cancer. Telomerase has been examined in hundreds of studies as a potentially sensitive biomarker for screening, early cancer detection, prognosis or in monitoring as an indication of residual disease.