How Does an MSH₂ gene Mutation Contribute to the Development

question 7

Multiple Choice

How does an MSH₂ gene mutation contribute to the development of colon cancer?

• A)Suppressor gene function is enhanced.
• B)DNA mutations are incorrectly repaired.
• C)Trinucleotide repeat sequences are enhanced.
• D)Drug resistance genes undergo amplification.

---

Definitions:

Energy Consumption

The total amount of energy used by an individual, organization, or society.

Total Fertility Rates

The mean number of offspring a woman is predicted to bear in her lifetime, assuming the current rates of childbirth.

Death Rates

The frequency of deaths in a specific population, typically expressed per 1000 or 100,000 individuals, over a certain period of time.

Productive Resources

The inputs used in the production of goods and services, including land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurship.