The genes that code for the proteins of the signaling pathway could be classified as
A)proto-oncogenes.
B)caspase genes.
C)DNA repair genes.
D)tumor suppressor genes.
E)cyclin genes.

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Proto-oncogenes are genes that code for proteins involved in normal cell growth and division, but when mutated or overexpressed can lead to oncogenesis (the formation of tumors). The genes that code for proteins in the signaling pathway, such as growth factors and receptors, can be considered proto-oncogenes because their malfunction can contribute to the development of cancer.

The Genes That Code for the Proteins of the Signaling