Weinberg Was the First to Identify a Link Between a C-Onc

question 18

Multiple Choice

Weinberg was the first to identify a link between a c-onc and cancer by

• A) using a transfection test with liver DNA that transformed normal cells to hepatomas.
• B) cloning a DNA fragment from human colon cancer and showing that it could transform normal cells to malignant cells.
• C) serially transfecting DNA from bladder cells first into nontransformed cells and then into transformed cells.
• D) cloning the transforming DNA fragment from the transformed cells and showing it transformed normal cells.
• E) None of these

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Definitions:

Liver Disease

A broad term covering any disorder that negatively affects the liver's ability to function properly, ranging from mild to life-threatening conditions.

Serotonin

A neurotransmitter that contributes to feelings of well-being and happiness, playing a key role in regulating mood, sleep, and appetite.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter involved in reward, motivation, and the regulation of mood and feelings of pleasure.

Adrenaline

A hormone and a neurotransmitter released into the body in response to stress, increasing heart rate, and muscle strength.