Which of the following is true?

A) Mutations that inactivate tumor suppressor genes are important in cancer.
B) Cancer is a single disease with one underlying molecular cause.
C) Uncontrolled cell growth alone is sufficient for the development of cancers.
D) Cancer is a single disease resulting from a common set of mutations.


Answer: A

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