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# Question 5 A mutation in the P53 gene increases the risk of developing cancer because: * a. The P53 protein directly repairs DNA * b. The P53 protein is responsible for slowing down the cell cycle to allow time for DNA repair to take place * c. The P53 protein is responsible for joining da...

# Question 5 A mutation in the P53 gene increases the risk of developing cancer because: * a. The P53 protein directly repairs DNA * b. The P53 protein is responsible for slowing down the cell cycle to allow time for DNA repair to take place * c. The P53 protein is responsible for joining damaged DNA strands * d. The P53 protein removes damaged DNA bases * e. Damaged cells cannot enter into programmed cell death * f. P53 is a tumour suppressor gene # Question 6 Which of the following statements regarding the function and characteristics of P53 protein are true? * a. it increases DNA replication * b. it speeds up cell division * c. it causes tumour formation * d. it can activate apoptosis **Note:** The provided text is from a multiple-choice quiz. The correct answers are highlighted as well.