Which of the Following Statements Correctly Describes a Characteristic of Tumor-Suppressor

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic of tumor-suppressor genes?

A) They are frequently overexpressed in cancerous cells.
B) They are cancer-causing genes introduced into cells by viruses.
C) They encode proteins that help prevent uncontrolled cell growth.
D) They often encode proteins that stimulate the cell cycle.