These genes are involved in normal cell growth and division, but if mutated, could become more active than normal and lead to cancer cell formation. A. Oncogenes B. Tumor suppressor genes C. Proto oncogenes D. All of these

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These genes are involved in normal cell growth and division, but if mutated, could become more active than normal and lead to cancer cell formation.

A. Oncogenes

B. Tumor suppressor genes

C. Proto oncogenes

D. All of these

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