About 25% of Breast Cancers Are Composed of Cells That

question 10

Multiple Choice

About 25% of breast cancers are composed of cells that overexpress the HER2 gene. What property does the overexpression of this gene confer upon the tumor cells?

• A)The tumor cells are more responsive to Herceptin stimulation in the body.
• B)The tumor cells are less responsive to Herceptin stimulation.
• C)The tumor cells are more likely to undergo apoptosis.
• D)These cells are especially sensitive to growth factor stimulation.
• E)These cells are especially resistant to growth factor stimulation.

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