Asked by Sierra Richardson on Jun 10, 2024

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proto-oncogene

A) process in which malignant cells spread from one part of the body to another
B) gene that helps transform a normal cell into a tumor cell
C) enzyme that lengthens telomeres
D) accumulation of abnormally dividing cells
E) disease that occurs when a malignant neoplasm physically and metabolically disrupts body tissues
F) tumors form when these gene products are missing
G) noncoding DNA sequence at the end of chromosomes that protects coding sequences from degradation
H) gene that, by mutation, can become an oncogene

Proto-Oncogene

Gene that, by mutation, can become an oncogene.

Malignant Neoplasm

A cancerous tumor that is invasive and can spread to other parts of the body.

Tumor Cell

A cell that has undergone mutation leading to uncontrolled growth, potentially forming a tumor.

  • Distinguish between oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes.
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Catherine NazaireJun 16, 2024
Final Answer :
H
Explanation :
Proto-oncogenes are normal genes that, when mutated, can become oncogenes, leading to the development of cancer.