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The term 'Oncogene' is associated with

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Genetic engineering

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Tissue culture

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Gene library

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Cancer

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Solution

The correct option is D Cancer
An oncogene is a gene that when mutated or expressed at abnormally high levels contribute to converting a normal cell into a cancer cell. Cancer cells are cells that are engaged in uncontrolled mitosis.

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