How Are Oncogenes and Proto-Oncogenes Different

question 6

Multiple Choice

How are oncogenes and proto-oncogenes different?

• A)Protooncogenes are activated tumor genes while oncogenes are inactivated tumor suppressor genes.
• B)Oncogenes can lead to tumor formation, while proto-oncogenes prevent tumor formation.
• C)Oncogenes can lead to tumor formation, while proto-oncogenes are inactivated forms of oncogenes.
• D)Oncogenes are tumor suppressors, whereas proto-oncogenes cause tumor formation.

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Definitions:

One Tailed

A type of hypothesis test where the region of rejection is on only one side of the sampling distribution, often used when making predictions in a specific direction.

Test Statistic

A quantity derived from sample data and used in statistical hypothesis testing to decide whether to reject the null hypothesis.

P-Value

The likelihood of witnessing outcomes in a test that are as extreme or more so than the observed ones, provided that the null hypothesis is accurate.

Randomized Block Experiment

An experimental design that aims to reduce the effects of variables known as blocks by randomly assigning treatments within each block.