Inheritance of Mutant Forms of Some Genes May Lead to a Predisposition

question 5

Multiple Choice

Inheritance of mutant forms of some genes may lead to a predisposition to develop cancer.Which of the genes listed below has not been linked to hereditary forms of cancer?

• A) BRCA-1
• B) RB
• C) RET
• D) ras
• E) DScam

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Definitions:

Stranger Anxiety

A developmental phenomenon typically occurring around 8 to 12 months of age, where infants show distress or unease in the presence of unfamiliar people.

Infantile Amnesia

The common inability of adults to recall memories from early childhood, typically before the age of 3 or 4.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A developmental disorder characterized by challenges with social interaction, communication, and restricted or repetitive behaviors and interests.

Rigidly Fixated Interests

Intense, often narrowly focused areas of enthusiasm or concern, typically observed in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.