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howw does an acquired mutation in a somativ cell gene leading to cancer develipment affact a persons abilty

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Cells become cancer cells largely because of mutations in their genes. Often many mutations are needed before a cell becomes a cancer cell. The mutations may affect different genes that control cell growth and division. Some of these genes are called tumor suppressor genes.

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