Causes, Inheritance: Cancer gene types

This section identifies that a cancer gene alters the normal functioning of a protein, and there are three major categories of cancer genes.

Gene mutation in a cell can result in uncontrolled division called cancer. Exposure of cells to certain chemicals and radiation increases mutations and thus the chance of cancer.| AAAS#5C/H6
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