Abnormal chromosomes are frequently found in malignant tumours. Errors such as translocations may place a gene in close proximity to different control regions. Which of the following events might then occur to make the cancer worse?
A) an increase in nondisjunction
B) expression of inappropriate gene products
C) a decrease in mitotic frequency
D) failure of the cancer cells to multiply

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When a gene is placed in close proximity to different control regions due to errors such as translocations, it may result in the expression of inappropriate gene products. This can lead to uncontrolled cell growth and progression of cancer. Options A, C, and D are not relevant in this context.

Abnormal Chromosomes Are Frequently Found in Malignant Tumours