A gene called p53 codes for a protein which ultimately shuts off cell division if damaged dna is detected. which would be the most likely outcome of cell division if the p53 gene mutates and no longer functions? answer options with 5 options a. cell division would be shut down completely. b. cell division would result in more cells with damaged dna. c. cell division would result in fewer cells with damaged dna. d. cell division would result in smaller cells. e. cell division would result in cells identical to the normal cells.