The First Abnormality Described in the Lymphomas Was in Burkitt

question 33

Multiple Choice

The first abnormality described in the lymphomas was in Burkitt lymphoma. This first demonstration of a proto-oncogene that was translocated to a location known to be active in B-cell lymphoma, resulting in the activation of the oncogene, was at what heavy chain locus?

• A) t(12;21)
• B) t(8;14)
• C) 14q32
• D) P13;q22

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Definitions:

Wilhelm Wundt

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