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ISBN: 9780134604718

Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino, Darrell Killian

Publisher: PEARSON

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A mitochondrion is a cellular organelle that serves as the site for cellular respiration and energy production (ATP or Adenosine Triphosphate). It is a double-membrane-bound organelle and is only present in eukaryotic cells.

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Chapter 24, Problem 13PDQ

Distinguish between oncogenes and proto-oncogenes. In what ways can proto-oncogenes be converted to oncogenes?

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Distinguish between oncogenes and proto-oncogenes. In what ways can proto-oncogenes be converted to oncogenes?

Solution Summary: The author explains how proto-oncogenes can be converted into oncogenics by mutations at a single base pair of the gene sequence and chromosomal translocation.

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