Inherited Mutant Tumor Suppressors Produce a Dominant Susceptibility to Cancer,but

question 46

True/False

Inherited mutant tumor suppressors produce a dominant susceptibility to cancer,but the mutant alleles are actually recessive in the cancer.

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Definitions:

Antigen

A substance that the immune system can recognize as foreign or dangerous, triggering an immune response.

Primary Response

The initial response of the immune system to a new antigen, characterized by a gradual increase in the production of antibodies.

Fc Fragment

The crystallizable fragment of an antibody that interacts with cell receptors and the complement system, playing a key role in the immune response.

Phagocytes

Cells that protect the body by ingesting harmful foreign particles, bacteria, and dead or dying cells, essential for the immune response.