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oncogene
A gene responsible for the normal growth and differentiation of cells, which is also capable of causing the transformation of normal cells into cancer cells. Oncogenes are sections of DNA found in all cells of the body; however, of the full human complement of 50,000 genes, fewer than 100 are probably oncogenes.
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• GENETICS AND HEREDITYSource: National Human Genome Research Institute
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