19. Cancer Genetics
Cancer Mutations
19. Cancer Genetics
Cancer Mutations
Practice this topic
- Multiple Choice
A mutation in a tumor suppressor gene causes what to happen?
- Multiple Choice
True or False:Proto-oncogenes are mutated versions of oncogenes
- Multiple Choice
Which of the following proteins is an example of a tumor suppressor?
- Open Question
How can mutations in non-coding segments of DNA contribute to the development of cancers?
- Open QuestionRadiation is frequently used as part of the treatment of cancer. The radiation works by damaging DNA and components of the cell.Under what circumstances do you think radiation treatment is a good choice to treat cancer?
- Open QuestionRadiation is frequently used as part of the treatment of cancer. The radiation works by damaging DNA and components of the cell.How can radiation treatment control or cure cancer?
- Open QuestionRadiation is frequently used as part of the treatment of cancer. The radiation works by damaging DNA and components of the cell.Is there a risk of damage to noncancer cells?