DUMET Medical DUMET Medical Solved Paper-2003

  • question_answer
    The genes concerned with the production of cancer are called:

    A)  cancer genes   

    B)  carinogenes

    C)  carcinomas    

    D)  oncogenes

    Correct Answer: D

    Solution :

    Genes that induce cellular proliferation are called protooncogenes. The protooncogenes encode for growth factors, growth factor receptors, transcription factor etc. They change into oncogene or cancer genes. Carcinomas is a type of cancer mainly derived from epithelial cells and they include cervical cancer, breast cancer, skin cancer, brain cancer etc. Carcinogenes are agents which cause cancer. Upto 20% of the cancer worldwide may be caused by virus.


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