Proto-oncogenes push the cell forward through the cell cycle, and tumor-suppressor genes put the brakes on the cell cycle, so to speak, when the cell isn't yet ready to divide.Mutations in either of these types of genes can lead to cancer, which is uncontrolled cell division.roto-oncogenes push the cell forward through the cell cycle, and tumor-suppressor genes put the brakes on the cell cycle, so to speak, when the cell isn't yet ready to divide.
Definition of cabbage. 1a : any of several brassicas (Brassica oleracea) of European origin; especially : a leafy garden plant (Brassica oleracea capitata) with a short stem and a dense globular head of usually green leaves that is used as a vegetableb : any of several plants related to or resembling cabbage.
KNOWN PESTS: Cabbage worms. Cabbages thrive when planted with herbs such as dill, mints, rosemary, thyme, and chamomile. Cabbage also grow well with other vegetables and are good companions to onions, garlic, peas, celery, potatoes, broad beans, and beets. Cabbage contains more vitamin C than oranges, as well as a large number of minerals, including iodine, sulfur, calcium, magnesium, and potassium.