Identify the tumour suppressor gene/Guardian angel of genome.

Oncogene

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p53

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Pseudogene

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SRY

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Solution

The correct option is D p53
p53, also known as TP53 or tumor protein Is a gene that codes for a protein that regulates the cell cycle and hence functions as a tumor suppression. It is very important for cells in multicellular organisms to suppress cancer
So, the correct answer is 'p53'

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