Oncogenes
A)prevent formation of cancer cells.
B)block the ability of cyclins to stimulate cell division.
C)stimulate apoptosis.
D)often stimulate cyclin-dependent kinases.

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Oncogenes are genes that have the potential to cause cancer when mutated or overexpressed. They often encode proteins that stimulate cell division by activating cyclin-dependent kinases (CDKs), which are required for cell cycle progression. Therefore, oncogenes do not prevent cancer, block cell division, or stimulate apoptosis.