Mutations in Which of the Following Genes Are Now Known

question 1

Multiple Choice

Mutations in which of the following genes are now known to greatly increase the risk for developing breast cancer? Select all that apply.

• A)APC
• B)CDH1
• C)CHEK2
• D)DCC
• E) PALB2
• F) PTEN

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Definitions:

Medical X-rays

A form of electromagnetic radiation used in healthcare to generate images of the inside of a body, aiding in diagnosis and treatment.

Isotopes

Variants of a particular chemical element which differ in neutron number, and consequently in nucleon number, but not in proton number.

Hydrogen

The lightest and most abundant element in the universe, consisting of one proton and typically one electron.

Nucleus

The dense central core of an atom, containing protons and neutrons, or the central part of a cell, containing the genetic material.