Damage to Mutator Genes Increase the Likelihood of Cancers Because

question 47

True/False

Damage to mutator genes increase the likelihood of cancers because the gene products of the normal genes repair DNA.

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Definitions:

Amine

An organic compound derived from ammonia; characterized by the presence of a nitrogen atom bonded to carbon atoms.

Boiling Point

The specific temperature at which a liquid changes to gas at a given pressure, indicative of a substance's volatility.

Compounds

Substances made up of two or more elements chemically combined in fixed ratios, often resulting in properties different from the constituent elements.

Trimethylaziridine

A chemical compound characterized by a three-membered ring structure containing nitrogen and three methyl groups.