14 Gene Mutation Flashcards
0
Q
In normal cells, the rate of cell division is controlled by
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proto-oncogenes
tumour suppressor gene
1
Q
Mutations can occur…
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spontaneously
when in contact with mutagens
2
Q
Oncogenes can stimulate cell division in two ways
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Coding for a growth factor that is produced to excess
Permanently activating a receptor that permanently activates cell division
3
Q
Proto-oncogenes…
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stimulate cell division
4
Q
Tumour suppressor genes
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slow cell division
5
Q
A mutated proto-oncogene is called…
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an oncogene
