Many Normal Genes That Have Important Functions in Cells Sometimes

question 155

Multiple Choice

Many normal genes that have important functions in cells sometimes acquire mutations that cause the products of these genes to have negative effects, including the development of cancer. These genes are called:

• A)oncogenes.
• B)proto-oncogenes.
• C)tumor suppressor genes.
• D)viral genes.

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