Many proto-oncogenes encode ____.
A) growth-inhibiting factors
B) intracellular receptors
C) tumor suppressor proteins
D) receptors for growth-inhibiting factors
E) growth factors

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Proto-oncogenes often encode growth factors, which are molecules that stimulate cell division and proliferation. When these genes are mutated, they can become oncogenes that contribute to cancer development by promoting uncontrolled cell growth.

Many Proto-Oncogenes Encode ____