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jrubin

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Explain how proto-oncogenes contribute to tumor formation.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Myelodysplastic syndromes are sometimes called preleukemias because:
 
  a. They have a progressive induction into acute leukemia.
  b. They frequently progress to aplastic anemia.
  c. Treatment for this disorder leads to leukemia.
  d. They always precede leukemia.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: Proto-oncogenes can become activated to become oncogenes as a result of gene mutation, gene rearrangement, and/or gene amplification.

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: A




jrubin

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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Great answer, keep it coming :)

 

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