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Although only a small percentage of those diagnosed with breast cancer have a family

history, those diagnosed at an early age have a higher likelihood of a family history.
Identify the most common gene mutations for this population.
O BFT1 & BRCT2
OXY & XX
O PO-T3 & PO-&4
O BRCA1 & BRCA2

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Answer:

BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene.

Step-by-step explanation:

The most common cause of hereditary breast cancer is an inherited mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene. In normal cells, these genes help make proteins that repair damaged DNA.

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