Which is not a factor that contributes to normal cells becoming cancerous?

A) the conversion of a proto-oncogene to an oncogene
B) mutations in a tumor-suppressor gene
C) the production of more effective tumor-suppressor gene products
D) excessive replication of proto-oncogenes


Answer: C

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