What name is given to a gene that causes cancer?
A) pathogene
B) cancogene
C) homeotic gene
D) oncogene

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An oncogene is a gene that, when mutated, can lead to the development of cancer. A pathogene is a broader term that refers to any agent that causes disease, not necessarily restricted to cancer. A homeotic gene is involved in the development of body structures in organisms. Therefore, the best answer is D) oncogene.

What Name Is Given to a Gene That Causes Cancer