Which of the Following Is a Cancer That Occurs in the Blood-Forming

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a cancer that occurs in the blood-forming parts of the body, particularly the bone marrow and spleen?

• A) Lymphoma
• B) Carcinoma
• C) Sarcoma
• D) Leukemia

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Definitions:

Homozygous

Having a pair of identical alleles for a particular locus. Compare with heterozygous.

Heterozygous

Describes an individual having two different alleles for a specific gene.

Alleles

Genes governing variation of the same character that occupy corresponding positions (loci) on homologous chromosomes; alternative forms of a gene.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of, or combination of alleles in, an individual. Compare with phenotype.