3 Questions
Which genetic mechanism can lead to oncogene activation by altering the structure of the gene?
Point mutation
What genetic mechanism involves the movement of a gene to a new location, leading to oncogene activation?
Gene translocation
Which of the following is a genetic mechanism that activates oncogenes?
Gene amplification
Study Notes
Genetic Mechanisms of Oncogene Activation
- Mutations can lead to oncogene activation by altering the structure of the gene.
- Gene translocation involves the movement of a gene to a new location, leading to oncogene activation.
- Amplification is a genetic mechanism that activates oncogenes.
Test your knowledge of oncogene activation mechanisms with this quiz. Identify the genetic mechanisms that activate oncogenes, including gene movement to a new location and alterations in gene structure.
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