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Describe the molecular nature of mutation, as related to cancer, in a ras gene.
 
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The ras gene family encodes a protein of 189 amino acids, which is involved with signal transduction in the cell membrane. Point mutations may cause changes in function to allow signals to enter the cell abnormally, thus stimulating uncontrolled cell growth.
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