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Also Known As	anti-oncogene

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Tumor suppressor gene

BRCA2 tumor suppressor gene on chromosome 13

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TP53 RB BRCA1 BRCA2 APC oncogene gene homeotic gene epistatic gene mutation transposon genomic imprinting genetic marker genetic code linkage group allele What’s the Difference Between a Gene and an Allele?

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William G. Kaelin, Jr.

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