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What is the main function of a receptor in cell signaling?
What is the main function of a receptor in cell signaling?
- Bind to DNA
- Cause uncontrolled proliferation
- Allow expression of proteins
- Transmit the signal to other intracellular molecules (correct)
What is the role of a transcription factor in cell proliferation?
What is the role of a transcription factor in cell proliferation?
- Transmit the signal to other intracellular molecules
- Bind to DNA and allow expression of proteins (correct)
- Form tumour mass
- Cause uncontrolled growth and proliferation
What is the definition of carcinogenesis?
What is the definition of carcinogenesis?
- Formation of a tumour mass
- Uncontrolled growth and proliferation
- Formation of a cancer from normal cells (correct)
- Development of abnormal cells
What is the origin of cancer according to the text?
What is the origin of cancer according to the text?
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What leads to the development of a tumour mass?
What leads to the development of a tumour mass?
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Which of the following is true about oncogenes?
Which of the following is true about oncogenes?
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What is the function of tumor suppressor genes?
What is the function of tumor suppressor genes?
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Which factor can lead to abnormal cell behavior and excessive proliferation?
Which factor can lead to abnormal cell behavior and excessive proliferation?
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What is the role of p53 protein coded by the TP53 gene?
What is the role of p53 protein coded by the TP53 gene?
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What do proto-oncogenes code for?
What do proto-oncogenes code for?
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