Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Replication and division of nuclei and cells

Replication and division of nuclei and cells — practice question

The information given concerns genes and proteins that play a role in breast cancer. • The protein encoded by the $\text{BRAC1}$ gene slows the growth of breast cancer cells. • The protein encoded by the $\text{RAD51}$ gene is needed to repair damaged DNA. Which pair of genes is most likely to lead to breast cancer?

  • A$\text{BRAC1}$ normal, $\text{RAD51}$ normal
  • B$\text{BRAC1}$ mutated, $\text{RAD51}$ normal
  • C$\text{BRAC1}$ normal, $\text{RAD51}$ mutated
  • D$\text{BRAC1}$ mutated, $\text{RAD51}$ mutated

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