A Gene That Does Not Respond to Factors That Control

question 50

Multiple Choice

A gene that does not respond to factors that control cell division is a(n) ____. ​

• A)proto-oncogene
• B)pre-oncogene
• C)post-oncogene
• D)dys-oncogene
• E)oncogene

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Definitions:

Axons

Long, slender projections of nerve cells, or neurons, which conduct electrical impulses away from the neuron's cell body.

Dendrites

Branch-like extensions from the neuron's cell body, which receive electrical messages from other nerve cells.

Synapse

The intersection between the axon of one neuron and the dendrites of other neurons.

Amygdala

A region of the brain involved in experiencing emotions, especially fear and aggression, as well as memory processing.