A Driver Gene ____. ​

question 38

Multiple Choice

A driver gene ____. ​

• A)contains a driver mutation that does not affect gene expression
• B)does not have any effect on cancer progression
• C)contains a driver mutation that causes apoptosis in normal cells
• D)contains a driver mutation or is expressed abnormally, conferring a growth advantage to the cell
• E)is the unmutated form of a proto-oncogene

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