To determine: Whether cdhl1 gene is an example for proto-oncogenes or tumor suppressor gene.
Concept introduction: Cell proliferation is a process of increasing the cell number to create a balance between the cell divisions and cell loss. Abnormal proliferation of cells leads to the formation of tumors and cancers. The human body has some natural defensive mechanisms against the cancer development.
To determine: Whether cdhl 1 gene is an example for proto-oncogenes or tumor suppressor gene.
Concept introduction: Cell proliferation is a process of increasing the cell number to create a balance between the cell divisions and cell loss. Abnormal proliferation of cells leads to the formation of tumors and cancers. The human body has some natural defensive mechanisms against the cancer development.
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