A tumor suppressor gene (TSG) codes for a protein that is part of the system that regulates cell division.Choose the statement that best describes the image below. CH₁ Tumor suppressor gene O The TSG is upregulated due to hypomethylation which may lead to cancer. The TSG is upregulated due to acetylation which may lead to cancer. O The TSG is downregulated due to hypermethylation which may lead to cancer. The TSG is downregulated due to acetylation which may lead to cancer

A tumor suppressor gene (TSG) codes for a protein that is part of the system that regulates cell division.Choose the statement that best describes the image below. CH₁ Tumor suppressor gene O The TSG is upregulated due to hypomethylation which may lead to cancer. The TSG is upregulated due to acetylation which may lead to cancer. O The TSG is downregulated due to hypermethylation which may lead to cancer. The TSG is downregulated due to acetylation which may lead to cancer

Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)

11th Edition

ISBN:9781305251052

Author:Michael Cummings

Publisher:Michael Cummings

Chapter12: Genes And Cancer

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