The Ras Gene Encodes a Protein That Promotes Cell Division

question 45

Multiple Choice

The ras gene encodes a protein that promotes cell division in response to growth factors.A gain-of-function point mutation in this gene would

• A) cause thymine to form covalent bonds with adjacent bases.
• B) not cause a change in the amino acid sequence of the protein.
• C) cause the protein to stop translation.
• D) increase the probability that affected cells would become cancerous.
• E) result in nondisjunction.

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