Chapter 16.5, Problem 2SB

Summary Introduction

To review:

The normal function of the tumor suppressor gene and the way the mutations in the tumor suppressor genes contribute to the production of cancer.

Introduction:

Mutations are basically changes to the genetic material. One kind of mutation is base-pair mutation, which involves the alteration of a single base pair in the genetic material. Such mutations are known as point mutations. These mutations may lead to abnormalities or cancer.