A particular trait that are determined by autosomal genes and are inherited according to Mendel’s principles, this particular trait has higher penetrance in one of the sexes is known as

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#Unit 4. Cell Communication and Cell Signaling

Which of the following statements correctly describes a characteristic of tumor-suppressor gene?

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Why are BRCA1 and BRCA2 considered to be tumor-suppressor genes?

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Forms of the Ras protein found in tumors usually cause which of the following events to occur?

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A genetic test to detect predisposition to cancer would likely examine the APC gene for involvement in which type(s) of cancer?

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Proto-oncogenes can change into oncogenes that cause cancer. Which of the following best explains the presence of these potential time bombs in eukaryotic cells?

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Which of the following components of the immune system destroys cancerous cells by punching holes in plasma membranes and triggering apoptosis?