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Proto-oncogenes can change into oncogenes that cause cancer. Which of the following best explains the presence of these potential time bombs in eukaryotic cells? a. Proto-oncogenes first arose from viral infections. b. Proto-oncogenes are mutant versions of normal genes. c. Proto-oncogenes are genetic junk. d. Proto-oncogenes normally help regulate cell division.

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Proto-oncogenes can change into oncogenes that cause cancer. Which of the following best explains the presence of these potential time bombs in eukaryotic cells? a. Proto-oncogenes first arose from viral infections. b. Proto-oncogenes are mutant versions of normal genes. c. Proto-oncogenes are genetic junk. d. Proto-oncogenes normally help regulate cell division.

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