All of the Following Are TRUE of BRCA Genes,EXCEPT

question 140

Multiple Choice

All of the following are TRUE of BRCA genes,EXCEPT

• A) there are two genes,and a mutation in either can lead to cancer.
• B) when mutated,they produce proteins that are unable to regulate the cell cycle.
• C) just one mutated BRCA gene increases a woman's lifetime cancer risk to greater than 90%.
• D) mutations in BRCA genes can lead to either breast or ovarian cancer in women.
• E) mutations in BRCA genes can lead to prostate cancer in men.

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Definitions:

Digestion

The biological process by which the complex molecules in food are broken down into simpler ones that can be absorbed and utilized by the body.

Pancreatic Juice

A fluid secreted by the pancreas that contains digestive enzymes and bicarbonate ions and assists in the digestion of proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in the small intestine.

Major Food Groups

Categories of foods sharing similar nutritional properties, including fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods, and dairy.

Gastric Juice

A digestive fluid, secreted by the stomach, containing hydrochloric acid, digestive enzymes, and intrinsic factor, necessary for the digestion of food and absorption of vitamin B12.