A(n)________ is a mutant of a regulatory gene that causes cancer.
A)neogene
B)plasmogene
C)toxogene
D)oncogene
E)monogene

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An oncogene is a mutant of a regulatory gene that promotes uncontrolled growth and division of cells leading to cancer. Neogene, plasmogene, and toxogene are not terms commonly associated with cancer genetics. Monogene refers to parasites that have a single host species.

A(n)________ Is a Mutant of a Regulatory Gene That Causes