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Identify the tumour suppressor gene/Guardian angel of genome.

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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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