The Difference Between a Proto-Oncogene and an Oncogene Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The difference between a proto-oncogene and an oncogene is:

• A) they are identical.
• B) proto-oncogenes promote growth, and oncogenes are tumor-suppressors.
• C) proto-oncogenes promote cancer, oncogenes do not.
• D) a mutation.

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Definitions:

Bedding

Layers of sediment or sedimentary rock laid down in natural processes within bodies of water or on the Earth's surface.

Shiny

A term used to describe a surface or material that reflects light, often associated with gloss or luster.

Prehistoric Fault

A crack or fracture in the Earth's crust that occurred in the geological past, often associated with the movement of tectonic plates.

Scratch Marks

Linear abrasions on rock surfaces caused by the movement of glaciers, sediments, or other geological processes.