Select the Events That Can Convert a Proto-Oncogene into an Oncogene

question 31

Multiple Choice

Select the events that can convert a proto-oncogene into an oncogene. Check all that apply.

• A) Viral integration near the proto-oncogene
• B) Missense mutations
• C) Translocation
• D) Aneuploidy
• E) Gene amplification

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Definitions:

Population

A group of individuals of the same species that live in the same area and have the potential of interbreeding.

Somatic Cells

These are any cells forming the body of an organism, excluding reproductive cells.

Mutations

Changes in the DNA sequence of an organism's genome that can lead to variations in physical appearance, function, or behavior.

Nonrandom Mating

A mating pattern in which individuals within a population choose mates based on particular traits or proximity, rather than mating at random.