Many oncogenes result from mutations that cause excessive expression of a protein in cells where it is normally not expressed or is expressed at inappropriate times during development. This type of mutation can be described as ________.
A) hypomorphic
B) dominant negative
C) amorphic
D) hypermorphic
E) neomorphic

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Hypermorphic mutations result in excessive expression of a protein, which can lead to oncogenesis.

Many Oncogenes Result from Mutations That Cause Excessive Expression of a Protein