The Genes Involved in Tumorigenesis Constitute a Specific Subset of the Genome

question 44

Multiple Choice

The genes involved in tumorigenesis constitute a specific subset of the genome whose products are involved in which of the following activities?

• A)progression of a cell through the cell cycle
• B)adhesion of a cell to its neighbors
• C)apoptosis
• D)repair of DNA damage
• E)All of these are correct.

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