Which of the Following Statements Describes Proto-Oncogenes

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes proto-oncogenes?

• A)Their normal function is to suppress tumour growth.
• B)They are introduced to a cell initially by retroviruses.
• C)They are produced by somatic mutations induced by carcinogenic substances.
• D)They can code for proteins associated with cell growth.
• E)They are underexpressed in cancer cells.

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