Question

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

(4 Points)
A) colon
B) breast
C) skin
D) brain

Answer 1

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.