Which of the Following Types of Mutation Would Convert a Proto-Oncogene

question 52

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of mutation would convert a proto-oncogene into an oncogene?

• A) a mutation that blocks transcription of the proto-oncogene
• B) a mutation that creates an unstable proto-oncogene mRNA
• C) a mutation that greatly increases the amount of the proto-oncogene protein
• D) a deletion of most of the proto-oncogene coding sequence

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