A Mutation of the Breast Carcinoma 1 and 2 (BRCA1

question 13

Multiple Choice

A mutation of the breast carcinoma 1 and 2 (BRCA1 and BRCA2) gene associated with cancer of the breast and ovaries will result in cell:

• A) loss of tumor suppressor function.
• B) gain of tumor suppressor function.
• C) accelerated hyperplasia.
• D) increase in protein transcription.

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