Mutations Can Be Induced by Chemicals

question 6

True/False

Mutations can be induced by chemicals.

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Definitions:

Cell Fate

The outcome of a cell's development, including differentiation, division, or death, often determined by its genetic and environmental context.

Proto-Oncogenes

Normal genes that can become oncogenes if mutated; they usually control normal cell growth and division.

Oncogenes

Genes that have the potential to cause cancer by encouraging normal cells to grow uncontrollably.

Homeobox-Like Genes

Genes that contain a homeobox DNA sequence coding for proteins that bind DNA, playing crucial roles in regulating the development of anatomical structures in organisms.