Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic of tumour-suppressor gene?
A) They are frequently overexpressed in cancerous cells.
B) They are cancer-causing genes introduced into cells by viruses.
C) They encode proteins that help prevent uncontrolled cell growth.
D) They often encode proteins that stimulate the cell cycle.

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Tumour-suppressor genes are characterized as genes that help prevent uncontrolled cell growth by encoding proteins that regulate the cell cycle and promote cell death. These are important for maintaining the proper balance of cell growth and division in the body.

Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Characteristic of Tumour-Suppressor