BRCA1 and BRCA2 Genes That Are Mutated in 25% of All

question 5

Multiple Choice

BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes that are mutated in 25% of all women who have familial breast cancer encode proteins. Which of the following functions do these proteins serve?

• A) Cell surface receptors for growth factors
• B) Growth factors
• C) Cytoplasmic signaling molecules
• D) DNA repair enzymes
• E) Nuclear hormone receptors

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