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| A change in the nucleotide sequence of DNA. |
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| A mutation occurring in gametes; passes on to offspring. |
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| A mutation that occurs in a body (nongamete) cell; not passed on to offspring. |
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| Any chemical of physical agent that can damage DNA by changing its nucleotide sequence. |
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| Any chemical agent that causes cancer by damaging DNA. Carcinogens are a type of mutagen. |
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| A gene that codes for proteins that monitor and check cell cycle progression. When these genes mutate, tumor suppressor proteins lose normal function. |
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| A gene that codes for prteins that monitor and check cell cycle progression. When these genes mutate, tumor suppressor proteins lose normal function. |
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| A mutated and overactive form of a proto-oncogene. Oncogenes drive cells to divide continually. |
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| A noncancerous tumor that will not spread throughout the body. |
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| A cancerous tumor that spreads througout the body. |
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