Oncogenes are genes that have undergone mutation, which leads to the synthesis of proteins that accelerate the rate of tissue proliferation. These proteins are often involved in regulating cell growth and division. When oncogenes are activated, they can promote the development of cancer by causing cells to divide and grow uncontrollably.

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What Are Oncogenes

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What are oncogenes?

A) Genes that have undergone mutation that direct the synthesis of protein to accelerate the rate of tissue proliferation
B) Genes that direct synthesis of proteins to regulate growth and provide necessary replacement of tissue
C) Genes that encode proteins that negatively regulate the synthesis of proteins to show or halt replacement of tissue
D) Genes that have undergone mutation to direct malignant tissue toward blood vessels and lymph nodes for metastasis

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