Growth factors work as signaling molecules. When they bind to receptors on target cells, they function to

A. activate proto-oncogenes, halting cell division.
B. inactivate proto-oncogenes, stimulating cell division.
C. inactivate proto-oncogenes, halting cell division.
D. activate proto-oncogenes, stimulating cell division.


Answer: D

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