A Driver Gene ____

question 21

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 and confers a growth advantage on the cell
• E) is the unmutated form of a proto-oncogene

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Definitions:

Variable Costs

Costs that vary directly with the level of production or sales volume.

Fixed Costs

Fixed expenses unaffected by production or sales volumes, like rent, salaries, and insurance premiums.

Relevant Range

The range of activity within which the assumptions about variable and fixed cost behavior are valid.

Cost Behavior

The study of how specific costs change in relation to changes in a company's level of activity or volume of output.