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Cell Cycle

Question 2 • First Semester Biology

A mutation occurs that prevents a cell from taking in the glucose that it needs for energy production. What is most likely to happen?

Answer
A
A tumor will form.
B
The cell will divide uncontrollably.
C
The cell will die.
D
Nutrients are stolen from normal cells nearby.

Explanation

Cells need glucose to produce energy for essential processes. If a mutation prevents the cell from taking in the glucose it needs, it may not be able to function and is most likely to die. The mutation alone does not mean a tumor will form or that the cell will divide uncontrollably.

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