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What is the primary function of proto-oncogenes?
What is the primary function of proto-oncogenes?
- To initiate the process of apoptosis
- To regulate cell growth and division (correct)
- To suppress tumor formation
- To promote uncontrolled cell growth and division
How do oncogenes differ from proto-oncogenes?
How do oncogenes differ from proto-oncogenes?
- Oncogenes promote uncontrolled cell growth, while proto-oncogenes regulate it (correct)
- Oncogenes are inherited, while proto-oncogenes are acquired
- Oncogenes initiate apoptosis, while proto-oncogenes prevent it
- Oncogenes suppress tumor formation, while proto-oncogenes promote it
Which of the following statements is true regarding inherited cancer syndromes?
Which of the following statements is true regarding inherited cancer syndromes?
- Inherited cancer syndromes are never linked to changes in oncogenes
- Inherited cancer syndromes are always caused by changes in tumor suppressor genes
- A small number of cancer syndromes are linked to inherited oncogene changes (correct)
- Most cancer syndromes are inherited
Which of the following statements is true regarding the acquisition of oncogene mutations?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the acquisition of oncogene mutations?
What is the analogy used in the text to describe the function of proto-oncogenes and oncogenes?
What is the analogy used in the text to describe the function of proto-oncogenes and oncogenes?
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Proto-oncogene function
Proto-oncogene function
Regulates cell growth and division
Oncogene vs. proto-oncogene
Oncogene vs. proto-oncogene
Oncogenes cause uncontrolled growth, proto-oncogenes regulate it
Inherited cancer link
Inherited cancer link
Some cancer syndromes are from inherited oncogenes
Oncogene mutations
Oncogene mutations
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Proto-oncogene and oncogene analogy
Proto-oncogene and oncogene analogy
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