Caffeine and human genome

Question 1

Individuals with genetic predisposition (polymorphism in the ________ liver enzyme, _________ allele) to have slow caffeine metabolisms results in a build up in the blood stream and negative physical effects such as increased risk for myocardial infraction

Answer 1

CYP1A2
CYP1A2 heterozygote

Question 2

_________ cancer reduction was observed in those with a mutation in the BRCA1 gene and coffee consumption

Answer 2

breast

Question 3

Cacao consumption was associated with increased _____ activation, reduced DNA methylation levels and cellular immune response

Answer 3

T cell