Individuals with Mutations of BRCA Have Increased Incidence of Cancer

question 83

Multiple Choice

Individuals with mutations of BRCA have increased incidence of cancer because of their

• A) increased ability to form pyrimidine dimers.
• B) decreased ability to repair single-strand DNA breaks.
• C) decreased ability to repair double-strand DNA breaks.
• D) increased ability to form methylated guanine.

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Definitions:

Computed Tomography (CT)

A diagnostic imaging technique that uses X-rays and computer processing to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body.

Tissue Planes

Distinct layers of tissues within the body that are separated by anatomical boundaries, important in surgical procedures.

Radiology

The branch of medicine that uses imaging technologies, such as X-rays and MRI, to diagnose and sometimes treat diseases.

Ultrasonography

A diagnostic imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of structures within the body.