Which property of p53 enables it to prevent the development of cancer?

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It prevents cells from triggering apoptosis

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It is a transcription factor that causes protein production which stimulates the cell cycle

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It prevents replication of cells with damaged DNA

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It stimulates synthesis of DNA repair enzymes that replace telomere sequence lost during cell division

1.	Which property of p53 enables it to prevent the development of cancer?
A.	It is a transcription factor that causes protein production which stimulates the cell cycle
B.	It prevents replication of cells with damaged DNA
C.	It prevents cells from triggering apoptosis
D.	It stimulates synthesis of DNA repair enzymes that replace telomere sequence lost during cell division
Answer» C. It prevents cells from triggering apoptosis

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