Melanoma Is a Cancer That Is Frequently Associated with a Mutation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Melanoma is a cancer that is frequently associated with a mutation in what gene?

• A)in the IT15 gene
• B)in the DNA polymerase gene
• C)in the BRAF gene
• D)in the Huntington gene

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Definitions:

Hematopoiesis

The process of forming new blood cells, including red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets, in the body.

Erythrocytes

Red blood cells that transport oxygen from the lungs to the body tissues and facilitate carbon dioxide transport back to the lungs.

Carbonic Acid

A weak acid formed in solution when carbon dioxide dissolves in water, playing a critical role in the bloodstream's transport of carbon dioxide.

Plasma

The liquid component of blood in which the blood cells are suspended, consisting of water, salts, proteins, and various other substances.