What Are Oncogenes

question 34

Multiple Choice

What are oncogenes?

• A)Oncogenes are necessary genes that help regulate the cell cycle.
• B)Oncogenes are mutated proto-oncogenes.
• C)Oncogenes are mutated tumor-suppressor genes.
• D)Oncogenes are necessary genes that inhibit the cell cycle.

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