A driver gene ____

a. contains a driver mutation that does not affect gene expression
b. does not have any effect on cancer progression
c. contains a driver mutation that causes apoptosis in normal cells
d. contains a driver mutation or is expressed abnormally, conferring a growth advantage to the cell
e. is the unmutated form of a proto-oncogene


ANSWER: d

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