BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes Are Recessive Genes Transmitted on the Sex

question 13

True/False

BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are recessive genes transmitted on the sex chromosomes. This why women carrying mutations in these genes are more prone to breast cancer.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle Fibers

Specialized muscle cells in the heart characterized by their ability to contract rhythmically and continuously without fatigue to pump blood throughout the body.

Skeletal Muscle Fibers

Cellular components of skeletal muscles that contract to produce voluntary movements of the body.

Voluntary Control

The ability to consciously control movements of the body or parts of the body, such as limbs.

Striated

Having a series of linear marks, grooves, or ridges; often used to describe muscle tissue that appears striped under a microscope.