Genetic Predisposition to Colonic Cancer Is Inherited as an Autosomal

question 12

Multiple Choice

Genetic predisposition to colonic cancer is inherited as an autosomal dominant trait in:

• A) Hirschsprung's disease
• B) Familial adenomatous polyposis syndrome
• C) Peutz-Jeghers syndrome
• D) Colonic diverticulosis
• E) Ulcerative colitis

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