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Mutations in the genes that code for proteins in this pathway have been linked to various types of cance (i.e., RAS-pancreatic, BRAF-colorectal, MEK-melanoma, EGFR-lung). Of you were developing a new cancer drug, what would be an appropriate target protein for the new drug therapy? Justify your answer.

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