A nursing student asks the faculty member to explain an oncogene. Which response by the faculty member is the most appropriate?
A.
A cell that changes into a malignancy after environmental stress
B.
Any gene found inside a solid tumor that can be removed for biopsy
C.
A gene in a virus that encourages malignant transformation in cells
D.
An inherited gene that is programmed to become a malignant cell
ANS: C
An oncogene is a gene found inside a virus that has the ability to encourage a normal cell to become malignant.
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