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17. The genes BRCA1 and BRCA2 are associated with an increased risk for what type of cancer?

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A) colon
B) breast
C) skin
D) brain

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Answer:

b) breast cancer

Step-by-step explanation:

Normally these genes contain proteins that help repair damaged DNA. when they mutate, the damage may not be repaired properly and can cause more problems leading to cancer.

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