Asked by Hunter Waddington on Jul 04, 2024
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Which of the following proteins would you expect to be a coded for by a proto-oncogene?
A) a growth factor receptor
B) a DNA repair protein
C) a protein involved with the G1 checkpoint
D) an enzyme involved with apoptosis
E) a DNA replication protein
Proto-oncogene
A normal gene that can become an oncogene due to mutations or increased expression, potentially leading to cancer.
Growth Factor
A naturally occurring substance capable of stimulating cellular growth, proliferation, healing, and cellular differentiation.
- Elucidate the genetic processes that govern cell division, focusing on the function of proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes in the development of cancer.
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Zybrea KnightJul 05, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Proto-oncogenes are genes that play a role in cell division and differentiation. They can become oncogenes when they undergo mutations that lead to overexpression or constitutive activation. Growth factor receptors are proteins that bind to growth factors and help regulate cell growth and division, making them a likely target for proto-oncogene mutation.
Learning Objectives
- Elucidate the genetic processes that govern cell division, focusing on the function of proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes in the development of cancer.