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Genes involved in cancer are

A
Cancer genes
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Oncogenes
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C
Tumour genes
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D
Regulator genes
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Solution

The correct option is B Oncogenes
An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. The protein produced by its expression causes certain heritable changes which promotes the abnormal multiplication of the cells.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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