Which of the Following Statements Is Correct Regarding Today's Dental

question 41

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct regarding today's dental amalgam?

• A) It is high in zinc.
• B) It is low in copper.
• C) It has high longevity.
• D) It has placement issues.

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Definitions:

Oncogenes

Genes that have the potential to cause cancer by promoting cell growth and division in an uncontrolled manner.

Tumor Suppressor Genes

Genes that help regulate cell growth and division, and can suppress tumor formation when functioning properly.

Pair-Rule Genes

Genes in fruit flies that direct the formation of segmented body patterns during early embryonic development.

Transcription Factors

Proteins that regulate the process of converting DNA into mRNA by binding to specific DNA sequences.