The activity of oncogenes
A) increases the rate of growth of cancer cells.
B) retards the growth of cancer cells.
C) is derived from normal regulators of cell division.
D) can include inhibition of the cell cycle.
E) Both a and c

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Oncogenes are mutated forms of genes that normally regulate cell division, known as proto-oncogenes. When these genes are mutated, they can lead to increased cell division, contributing to cancer growth.

The Activity of Oncogenes