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The genes responsible for cancer are

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Cancer genes
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Carcino genes
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Carcinomas
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Oncogenes
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Solution

The correct option is D Oncogenes
Cancer cells rapidly undergo mitosis. It usually spreads through the blood or the lymph system. It is mainly caused due to the mutagens which cause a sudden heritable change in the DNA content which leads to fatal abnormalities. It can be easily damaged by the radiation. An oncogene is a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. In tumour cells, they are often mutated or expressed at high levels
So, the correct answer is 'Oncogenes'

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