Which of the Following Types of Mutations Is LEAST Likely

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of mutations is LEAST likely to lead to cancer?

• A) a mutation of proto-oncogenes
• B) a mutation of tumor suppressor genes
• C) a mutation of a gene that codes for DNA polymerase
• D) a mutation of a gene that codes for DNA repair enzymes
• E) a mutation in a noncoding sequence of a gene

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Definitions:

Particular Event

A specific occurrence or happening relevant to the context in which it is mentioned.

Variation

The act or process of altering or deviating from the standard or expected form, outcome, or specification.

Allowable Variation

The range of acceptable deviation from a specified standard in a product or process without compromising quality.

Control Limits

The boundaries in control charts that indicate the acceptable range of variation for a process or quality characteristic.