Becker's World of the Cell (9th Edition)
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Author: Jeff Hardin, Gregory Paul Bertoni
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Chapter 26, Problem 26.5PS
Oncogenes and Tumor Suppressor Genes. Indicate whether each of the following descriptions applies to an oncogene, a proto-oncogene, or a tumor suppressor gene. Some descriptions may apply to more than one of these gene types. Explain your answers.
- (a) A type of gene found in normal cells
- (b) A gene that could encode a normal growth factor
- (c) A type of gene found in cancer cells
- (d) A type of gene found only in cancer cells
- (e) A gene whose presence can cause cancer
- (f) A gene whose absence can cause cancer
- (g) A type of gene found in normal cells and cancer cells
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