Which of the Following Would Result from a Mutation in a Proto-Oncogene

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would result from a mutation in a proto-oncogene?

• A)normal suppression of tumor growth
• B)normal stimulation of cell growth and division
• C)abnormal stimulation of cell growth and division
• D)reduction in tumor size

Identify factors contributing to the extinction threats for endangered species due to inbreeding.

Explain the assumptions of the Hardy-Weinberg theorem.

Compare genetic drift phenomena, including the bottleneck effect and the founder effect.

Understand the basic structural units of DNA and RNA and their functions.

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