Entire Genes May Be Deleted, Inverted, Replicated, or Even Translocated

question 39

Essay

Entire genes may be deleted, inverted, replicated, or even translocated to another chromosome.Explain how each one could potentially result in cancer.

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Definitions:

Perfect Tender Rule

A common law rule under which a seller was required to deliver to the buyer goods that conformed perfectly to the requirements stipulated in the sales contract. A tender of nonconforming goods would automatically constitute a breach of contract. Under the Uniform Commercial Code, the rule has been greatly modified.

Conform

To act in accordance or harmony with established standards, rules, or laws.

Contract

A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties with mutual obligations.

Commercial Impracticability

A doctrine under which a seller may be excused from performing a contract when (1) a contingency occurs, (2) the contingency’s occurrence makes performance impracticable, and (3) the nonoccurrence of the contingency was a basic assumption on which the contract was made.