What Is the Function of a Normal BRCA1 Gene

question 29

Multiple Choice

What is the function of a normal BRCA1 gene?

• A)Enhances overall cell growth during puberty
• B)Directs the development of normal breast tissue
• C)Increases the expression of cytochrome P450 enzymes
• D)Suppresses the growth potential of a variety of oncogenes

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Definitions:

Sample Size

The number of observations or data points used in a study or experiment.

Confidence Level

The probability with which a statistical estimate can be expected to contain the true parameter value.

Confidence Interval

A band of values calculated from sample statistics, expected to enclose the value of a yet-to-be-identified population parameter.

Standard Deviation

A measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of values, indicating how much individual data points deviate from the mean.