Question

question 5
1 pts
if a cell reaches a cell cycle checkpoint and it does not meet the criteria for cell division at that checkpoint, tumor
suppressor genes will prevent the cell from dividing. we also refer to tumor suppressor genes as

o braking genes
o proto-oncogenes
o oncogenes
o accelerator genes

Explanation:

Tumor suppressor genes act as "brakes" in the cell cycle. When a cell reaches a checkpoint and doesn't meet the criteria for division, tumor suppressor genes (also called braking genes in this context) prevent the cell from dividing. Oncogenes are genes that can cause cancer when mutated (they are like "accelerators" promoting cell division). Proto - oncogenes are normal genes that can become oncogenes through mutation. Accelerator genes is not the correct term for tumor suppressor genes.

Answer:

braking genes