A Gene That Promotes the Development of Cancer When It

question 23

Multiple Choice

A gene that promotes the development of cancer when it sustains a gain-of-function mutation is called a

• A) housekeeping gene.
• B) tumor suppressor gene.
• C) proto-oncogene.
• D) caretaker gene.

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