How Does the Ras Gene Convert from a Proto-Oncogene to an Oncogene

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Multiple Choice

How does the ras gene convert from a proto-oncogene to an oncogene?

• A)Designating a chromosome that has a piece of one chromosome fused to a piece of another chromosome
• B)Duplicating a small piece of a chromosome, repeatedly making numerous copies
• C)Altering one or more nucleotide base pairs
• D)Promoting proliferation of growth signals by impairing tumor-suppressor genes

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