Which of the Following Is NOT a Mechanism Whereby Proto-

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a mechanism whereby proto- oncogenes are converted to oncogenes?

• A)deletion
• B)point mutation
• C)gene amplification
• D)silent mutation
• E)translocation

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