The role of oncogenes in cancer cells is to:
A. Maintain normal cell division
B. Promote autonomous cell growth
C. Repair DNA
D. Suppress cell growth
Answer (2)
Oncogenes are mutated forms of proto-oncogenes that promote autonomous cell growth, contributing to cancer development. The correct answer is B: Promote autonomous cell growth. This indicates that oncogenes lead to uncontrolled cell proliferation, differentiating them from normal regulatory mechanisms. ;
Oncogenes play a crucial role in cancer cells by promoting autonomous cell growth, leading to uncontrolled cell division. The correct answer is B: Promote autonomous cell growth. This indicates that oncogenes disrupt normal regulatory mechanisms of cell proliferation, contributing to cancer development.
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