Solve the Following Proportion for the Unknown Quantities: 8500: X

question 220

Short Answer

Solve the following proportion for the unknown quantities: 8500: x: y = 4/3: 1: 5/3

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Definitions:

Tumor Marker

Substances often produced by cancer cells or by the body in response to cancer, used in the blood, urine, or tissues to help detect and manage some types of cancer.

Tumor Supresser Gene

A gene that protects a cell from one step on the path to cancer. When this gene mutates or is absent, it can lead to tumor formation.

P53

A tumor suppressor protein that plays a crucial role in cell cycle regulation, DNA repair, and apoptosis.

Cancer

Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells in the body, potentially leading to death if not treated.