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What genes are mutated to cause cancer?
An oncogene is a gene that may be able to cause cancer. These genes can cause cells to mutate, instead of simply dying, which they are supposed to do.
The two types of cell cycle genes if mutated cause cancer cells to divide uncontrollably are called tumor suppressor genes and?
The two types of cell cycle genes that cause cancer cells to divide uncontrollably if mutated are called tumor suppressor genes and antioncogene
What are mutated genest Mutated genes are mutated genes?
i dont no
What mutagen causes breast cancer?
Well the onco genes are BRCA-I and BRCA-II if mutated they cause breast cancer, I think that is what you meant, if not then you may have learned something new anyway
What most mutated genes are which cause human disorders?
A mutated gene is just a gene that doesn't have the correct DNA or alleles.. Depending of the human disorder the gene that is mutated will be different... We use genes throughout our bodies but ALL genes can cause human disorders but there is NO single gene that, when mutated, creates ALL genetic modification...
What makes some genes responsible for an increased risk of certain cancers?
Some genes, when they mutate, are more likely to cause cancer than others. For example, tumor suppressor genes, such as p53 or Rb (retinoblastoma), when mutated, can cause cells to lose control of their cell cycle and divide abnormally.
What does BRCA mean?
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are two genes in your DNA which when altered or mutated, leads to Breast cancer.
What are two types of genes that when disrupted can cause cancer?
The two genes considered responsible for the cause of cancer are the oncogene and the tumor suppressor gene.
Is it ok to breed a father and daughter pig?
No because it is inbreeding, it can cause various diseases of mutated genes
How does chemestry affect cancer?
Chemicals that do not cause cancer by themselves but can act with another chemical to cause cancer (cocarcinogens). Damage to DNA in cells can lead to cancer. ... Unrepaired DNA damage can lead to mutations, or changes, in genes, and mutations in certain genes can cause cancer. You can also inherit mutations.
What does 'genetically predisposed to cancer' mean?
it means that because some close member of your family has cancer you have a high probability of developing cancer. To be a little more in depth, you inherit genes from both parents, like the genes that give you your skin tone, hair color, eye color, etc. You also inherit two genes called cell cycle genes, or better known as Tumor Suppressor Genes. Being 'predisposed' means you've inherited one good tumor suppressor gene and one mutated copy (gene). One good copy is enough to prevent your cells from dividing abnormally. So you can be born with one mutated copy, but not actually get cancer unless the other copy accidentally gets mutated at some point in your life. For example, mutations from the second copy could be the result of UV light from the sun, like in the case of melanoma. Since you have been born with one mutated copy already, you are predisposed to getting cancer.
What gene or chromosome is mutated in tourettes?
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