What are the two main classes of gene that, if not expressed correctly, can lead to malignant transformation?

What will be an ideal response?


Proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes.

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A client's serum sodium level is 140 mEq/L and serum glucose level is 90 mg/dL. The client's blood urea nitrogen is 12 mg/dL. Calculate the serum osmolality of the client

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Melissa uses a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 20, which means that

A. she can stay in the sun for 20 minutes without getting tanned or burned. B. she can stay in the sun 20 times longer without getting burned than if she didn't use it. C. she is protected from the full range of ultraviolet radiation. D. her sunscreen contains 20 different ingredients to block ultraviolet radiation.

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According to Maslow's hierarchy, food, water, sleep, and shelter are security needs

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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All of the following conditions occur in an anemic individual except:

A. A decrease in bone marrow B. A decrease in hemoglobin C. A decrease in ferritin concentration D. Shrinking of erythrocytes

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