Apedia

GCSE Biology Paper 1 (9-1 Exams)

Cancer Genes Give Genetic Risk Factor Inherit Faulty

Genetic risk factors for cancer can include inheriting faulty genes, such as mutations in BRCA genes, which increase susceptibility to cancers like breast and ovarian cancer.

I fattori genetici di rischio per il cancro includono l'ereditarietà di geni difettosi, come le mutazioni nei geni BRCA, che aumentano la suscettibilità a tumori come quello al seno e alle ovaie.

Front Give an example of a genetic risk factor that might cause cancer.
Back
  • You might inherit faulty genes that make you more susceptible to cancer.
  • Mutations in the BRCA genes (Breast cancer type 1 susceptibility protein) has been linked to an increased likelihood of developing breast and ovarian cancer.

Learn with these flashcards. Click next, previous, or up to navigate to more flashcards for this subject.

Next card: Beign tumours cancerous are no

Previous card: Viruses increase developing hepatitis infection shown chances cancer

Up to card list: GCSE Biology Paper 1 (9-1 Exams)