21/04/2026
A 55-year-old female patient presents to the clinic with a history of recurrent episodes of unexplained fatigue and unexplained weight loss over the past few months.
Upon further investigation, it is discovered that she has a family history of cancer, and genetic testing confirms a mutation in the p53 gene.
What is one of the main roles of p53?
A. Initiating cell cycle
B. Apoptosis
C. Mismatch repair
D. Angiogenesis