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What are the differences between cancer driver mutations and passenger mutations? How can a passenger mutation become a driver mutation?
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These mutations provide a selective growth advantage to the cells, leading to the expansion of the mutated cell population. Driver mutations typically affect genes that are involved in cell growth, division, and DNA repair, leading to uncontrolled cell Show more…
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