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Which of the following combinations leads to tumor formation?
 
  a. Activation of oncogenes and suppression of proto-oncogenes
  b. Activation of proto-oncogenes with concurrent suppression of oncogenes
  c. Activation of oncogenes and suppression of tumor-suppressor genes
  d. Activation of tumor suppressor genes and suppression of proto-oncogenes

Question 2

A malignant neoplasm is best described as which of the following?
 
  a. A clone of normal, proliferating cells
  b. A clone of abnormal, anaplastic, proliferating cells that have the potential to metastasize
  c. A clone of highly organized, differentiated cells that have the potential to metastasize
  d. A clone of highly organized, differentiated cells that do not spread



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Answer to Question 1

Correct Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Correct Answer: B





 

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