Drives a cell to grow and divide regardless of signals from surrounding cells

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An oncogene is a mutated gene that causes cells to grow and divide uncontrollably, leading to the formation of a tumor. This can happen regardless of signals from surrounding cells, allowing the cancer cells to grow and spread without regulation. Clonal growth refers to the process of cells dividing and producing identical copies of themselves, which can also contribute to tumor growth. Metastasis refers to the spread of cancer cells from the primary site to other parts of the body. None of these directly cause cells to grow and divide regardless of signals from surrounding cells like an oncogene does.

Drives a Cell to Grow and Divide Regardless of Signals