List the Ways in Which Proto-Oncogenes May Be Converted to Oncogenes

question 26

Essay

List the ways in which proto-oncogenes may be converted to oncogenes.

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Definitions:

Endo-

A prefix meaning within or inside, often used in medical and scientific terms.

Peri-

A prefix meaning around or surrounding, often used in medical terms to describe areas surrounding a structure or organ.

Audi/o

A prefix meaning related to hearing or sound.

Organ of Corti

A structure located in the cochlea of the inner ear, responsible for converting sound vibrations into nerve impulses.