After sequencing a tumor Cole finds an oncogenic mutations in the ras gene. What type of mutation did he most likely find? CA. A heterozygous missense mutation that changes the coded animo acid A homozygous missense mutation that changes the coded animo acid A homozygous large 31 basepair deletion in the coding sequence A heterozygous large 31 basepair deletion in the coding sequence DE. A heterozygous small 2 basepair insertion in the coding sequence • F. A homozygous small 2 basepair insertion in the coding sequence
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Oncogenic mutations are changes in the DNA that can lead to cancer. The ras gene is known to be involved in cell signaling pathways that control cell growth and division. Mutations in this gene often lead to its constitutive activation, promoting uncontrolled cell Show more…
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