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When activated by signals in the cell, Protein X can stop cells from growing and dividing into new cells. What type of gene codes for Protein X?
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11. Cell Division
Cancer
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In the human genome, oncogenes __________.
A
slow cell division
B
suppress tumors
C
promote cell adhesion
D
enhance DNA repair
E
stimulate cell division
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Understand the role of oncogenes in the human genome. Oncogenes are genes that have the potential to cause cancer. In their normal form, they are involved in the regulation of cell growth and division.
Recognize that oncogenes, when mutated or expressed at high levels, can lead to uncontrolled cell division, which is a characteristic of cancerous cells.
Consider the options provided: slow cell division, suppress tumors, promote cell adhesion, enhance DNA repair, and stimulate cell division.
Eliminate options that do not align with the function of oncogenes. For example, oncogenes do not slow cell division or suppress tumors; these functions are typically associated with tumor suppressor genes.
Identify that the correct function of oncogenes is to stimulate cell division, which can lead to the development of cancer if not properly regulated.
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