Genetics

Question 1

What is the function of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes?

Answer 1

Tumour suppressor genes

Question 2

What is the function of BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes?

Answer 2

Tumour suppressor genes

Question 3

What is the pattern of inheritance for BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations?

Answer 3

Autosomal dominant

Question 4

Breast cancer in males is most often caused by mutations in what genes?

Answer 4

BRCA1 and BRCA2

Question 5

What is the pattern of inheritance for BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes?

Answer 5

Autosomal dominant

Question 6

In males, breast cancer is usually caused by inherited mutations in which genes?

Answer 6

BRCA1 and BRCA2

Question 7

In addition to breast cancer, those with mutations in BRCA1 and BRCA2 have an increased risk of developing which type of cancer?

Answer 7

BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations also increase the risk of ovarian cancer.

Question 8

A male has a sister who is BRAC2 positive. Is he:

• More likely
• Less likely
• Neither more nor less likely

to have prostate cancer than people without this family history?

Answer 8

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