Oncogene

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Oncogenes are mutated genes that cause growth of cancer cells. They may be produced due to exposure to certain substances in the environment or can be inherited. They may result due to activation of proto-oncogenes which control normal cell growth thereby resulting in uncontrolled cell growth.

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