What Are Oncogenes

question 17

Multiple Choice

What are oncogenes?

• A) genes that control contact inhibition
• B) genes that control apoptosis
• C) mutated genes that promote uncontrolled growth
• D) non-mutated genes that promote controlled growth

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Definitions:

Organic Chemicals

Compounds containing carbon atoms bonded to hydrogen atoms, potentially along with other elements, excluding certain carbon-containing compounds like carbonates.

Phenylalanine

An essential amino acid that is a precursor to neurotransmitters such as dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine.

Aspartame

An artificial sweetener used as a sugar substitute in many foods and beverages, composed of aspartic acid and phenylalanine.

Short Tandem Repeat

A sequence in the DNA consisting of multiple copies of a specific short nucleotide sequence.