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Question

Proto-oncogenes code for proteins that regulate programmed cell death. If these genes mutate and turn into cancer-causing oncogenes, what will be the consequence to the cells when the apoptotic function is compromised?

Accepted Answer

It will allow the cancer cells to survive longer.

Answer

It will make cancer invulnerable to any treatment.

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It will make the cancer cells reproduce more quickly.

Answer

It will make cancer mutate into a more dangerous form.

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Proto-oncogenes code for proteins that regulate programmed cell death. If these genes mutate and turn into cancer-causing oncogenes, what will be the consequence to the cells when the apoptotic function is compromised?