Which statement about the genetic basis of cancer is most accurate?
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Correct answer: Tumor suppressor inactivation usually follows a two-hit mechanism
Tumor suppressor genes typically follow the two-hit hypothesis — both alleles must be inactivated (mutated or silenced) to remove their growth-inhibitory effect.
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