In colorectal cancer, several genes must be mutated for a cell to develop into a cancer cell. Which of the following kinds of genes would you expect to be mutated?
A) genes coding for enzymes that act in the colon
B) genes involved in control of the cell cycle
C) genes that are especially susceptible to mutation
D) genes of the bacteria, which are abundant in the colon

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Genes involved in control of the cell cycle are responsible for regulating normal cell growth and division. Mutations in these genes can result in uncontrolled cell growth and division, leading to the development of cancer.

In Colorectal Cancer, Several Genes Must Be Mutated for a Cell