Evaluate the role of phosphatases as tumor suppressor genes and the impact of their mutations.

• A. Phosphatases inhibit cell growth; mutations prevent this inhibition, promoting cancer.
• B. Phosphatases induce apoptosis; mutations prevent apoptosis, allowing cancer cells to survive.
• C. Phosphatases repair DNA; mutations lead to increased DNA damage and cancer.
• D. Phosphatases promote cell growth; mutations enhance this promotion, leading to cancer.

Answer: (A)