cancer bio genes Flashcards by David Tombini | Brainscape

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define an allele

A

alternative form of a single gene

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what is a mutation

A

change in the nucleotide sequence in DNA

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loss of function mutation

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inactivating mutation

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what is a mutagen

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a biological virus that causes mutations

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what are 3 types of mutagens

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protoncogene
oncogene
carcinogene

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