Which Statement About a "Germline" Mutation in Either a Cancer

question 5

Multiple Choice

Which statement about a "germline" mutation in either a cancer suppressor gene or an oncogene is accurate?

• A)Cancer risk is increased only in sex hormone-sensitive tissues.
• B)The gene now has expressive potential but not penetrant potential.
• C)Cancer risk increases, but additional mutations are required for cancer development.
• D)A person inheriting such a mutation has a 100% risk for developing a specific cancer type.

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