Which of the following statements is not true for cancer cells in relation to mutations

Options

A. Mutations in proto-oncogenes accelerate the cell cycle
B. Mutations destroy telomerase inhibitor
C. Mutations inactive the cell control
D. Mutations inhibit production of telomerase

Answer

D

Explanation

The ability to maintain functional telomeres may be one mechanism that allows cancer cells to grow. If a drug can inhibit telomerase in cancer cells the telomerase of successive generations will progressively shorten limiting tumor growth.