Describe how alterations to tumour suppressor genes can lead to the development of tumours.
Alterations to tumour suppressor genes such as their increased methylation, mutation in the genes, or an instance where the tumour suppressor genes are not being transcribed or expressed, results in rapid and uncontrollable cell division and the subsequent development of tumours.
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