Which Is Not a Factor That Contributes to Normal Cells

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which is not a factor that contributes to normal cells becoming cancerous?

• A) the conversion of a proto-oncogene to an oncogene
• B) mutations in a tumor-suppressor gene
• C) the production of more effective tumor-suppressor gene products
• D) excessive replication of proto-oncogenes

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