An oncogene is a _____.
A) normal gene that promotes mitosis
B) gene that codes for a growth factor that stimulates cell division
C) gene that codes for tumor suppressing proteins
D) mutated gene that results in tumor growth
E) mutated gene that results in cell cycle arrest

Question

An oncogene is a _____.​
A) ​normal gene that promotes mitosis
B) ​gene that codes for a growth factor that stimulates cell division
C) ​gene that codes for tumor suppressing proteins
D) ​mutated gene that results in tumor growth
E) ​mutated gene that results in cell cycle arrest

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

An oncogene is a mutated gene that has the potential to cause normal cells to become cancerous, leading to uncontrolled cell division and tumor growth.

An Oncogene Is a _____.​

An Oncogene Is a _____.