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ch4aika [34]
3 years ago
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How does mutation cause lung cancer?

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Lorico [155]3 years ago
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Answer:

Mutations in the EGFR or KRAS gene lead to the production of a protein that is constantly turned on. As a result, cells constantly receive signals to proliferate, leading to tumor formation. When these genetic changes occur in cells in the lungs , lung cancer develops.

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