Which of the Following Types of Mutation Would Convert a Proto-Oncogene

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of mutation would convert a proto-oncogene into an oncogene?

• A) A mutation that blocks transcription of the proto-oncogene.
• B) A mutation that creates an unstable proto-oncogene mRNA.
• C) A mutation that greatly increases the amount of the proto-oncogene protein.
• D) A deletion of most of the proto-oncogene coding sequence.

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