Which of the following is a proto-oncogene? None of the options are correct A gene that blocks cell cycle progression A gene inhibits cell migration A gene inhibiting apoptosis (cell suicide) The RB gene

Which of the following is a proto-oncogene? None of the options are correct A gene that blocks cell cycle progression A gene inhibits cell migration A gene inhibiting apoptosis (cell suicide) The RB gene

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Chapter6: Reproduction At The Cellular Level

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Which of the following is a proto-oncogene?
None of the options are correct
A gene that blocks cell cycle progression
A gene inhibits cell migration
A gene inhibiting apoptosis (cell suicide)
O The RB gene

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