EBK ESSENTIALS OF GENETICS
EBK ESSENTIALS OF GENETICS
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ISBN: 8220102741614
Author: Palladino
Publisher: YUZU
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Chapter 16, Problem 13PDQ
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(A) Difference between oncogenes and proto-oncogenes.

(B) Ways to convert proto-oncogenes to oncogenes.

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In humans, a normal cell possesses proto-oncogene that regulates proper cell cycle and division. If these normal genes are introduced to a carcinogen then it goes under mutation, which converts the proto-oncogenes into oncogene and results in cancer.

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