Mutations in __________ Lead to a Failure to Repress Cell

question 27

Multiple Choice

Mutations in __________ lead to a failure to repress cell division.

• A) Tumor suppressor genes
• B) Oncogenes
• C) Operator genes
• D) Promoter genes
• E) Silencer genes

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Definitions:

Skeletal Muscle

A type of muscle tissue that is attached to bones and helps facilitate movement by contracting and relaxing.

Esophagus

The muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach; plays a key role in moving swallowed food and liquids from the mouth to the stomach.

Involuntary Control

The regulation of bodily functions not consciously controlled, such as the heartbeat and digestion, governed by the autonomic nervous system.

Voluntary Control

The ability to consciously regulate bodily movements or actions through the nervous system.