Question

Which genes are involved in the conversion of proto-oncogenes into oncogenes

• A. Metastasis
• B. Angiogenesis
• C. Tumour suppressor genes
• D. Transposons

Answer 1

The correct option is C Tumour suppressor genes

A tumour suppressor gene, or antioncogene, is a gene that protects a cell from one step on the path to cancer. When this gene mutates to cause a loss or reduction in its function, the cell can progress to cancer by conversion of proto-oncogenes (inactive cancer-causing genes) into oncogenes (cancer-causing genes). Tumour suppression genes are important in the regulation of tumour formation due to cell division.

So, the correct answer is 'Tumour suppressor genes'.