Chapter 9: Nutrigenics and Cancer Flashcards
1
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What is Nutritional Genomics
A
It is the scientific investigation of the composite interactions between nutrients, bioactive food components, and the genome as they impact host health and risk of disease.
2
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What is an oncogene
A
Gain-of-function gene
3
Q
what is a tumor suppressor gene
A
loss-of-function gene