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Which of the following is the best description of a proto-oncogene?
A. A normal important growth-regulating gene
B. A gene that codes for a catabolite activator protein
C. A specific gene sequence that is observed in lower animals but
that produces pseudogenes in humans
D. Any gene that produces an oncogenic effect
Why B and C not correct answer?
Correct answer : Option A
Proto-oncogene function is a normal gene important growth regulating gene
Mutations in proto-oncogene leads to oncogene formation and leads to cancer formation
----> Catabolite activator protein is a DNA binding protein which helps in transcription but proto-oncogene regulates cell cycle
------> proto-oncogene doesn't produce pseudogenes in humans