A gene that normally prevents cancer by inhibiting cell division is a

A) proto-oncogene.
B) oncogene.
C) tumor suppressor gene.
D) metastasis gene.


C

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A)Antler B)Cordilleran C)Sonoma D)Franciscan E)Western

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An increase in seawater density can be caused by ________.

A) a decrease in temperature and salinity B) either a decrease in temperature or an increase in salinity C) either an increase in temperature or a decrease in salinity D) an increase in temperature and salinity

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What is an interdisciplinary field of study?

A. Any specialized field in geology B. A combination of two or more fields C. A study of special environments D. Any highly specialized field focusing on the environment

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