Which of the Following Would Be MOST Likely to Lead

question 109

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be MOST likely to lead to the development of cancer?

• A)the activation of a tumor suppressor gene
• B)the activation of a proto-oncogene
• C)the activation of an oncogene and the inactivation of a tumor suppressor gene
• D)the activation of an oncogene and the activation of a tumor suppressor gene

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