A mutation in a proto-oncogene can turn it into an oncogene, which is permanently activated and stimulates excessive cell division, contributing to cancer.
- mutates into oncogene - permanently switched on - stimulates excessive cell division
| Front | What mutation in a proto-oncogene leads to cancer? |
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| Back | - mutates into oncogene - permanently switched on - stimulates excessive cell division |
Tags: gene_expression
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