MI 3.2

Any of the alternative forms of a gene that may occur at a given locus.

• Recessive

• Allele

• Dominant

• Genotype

Which of the following describe the BRCA2 gene? (select 2)

• tumor-suppressor gene

• only found in females

• responsible for some ovarian and breast cancers

• is a mutagen

BRCA 1 and BRCA2 are cancer genes that only cause cancer.

• True

• False

This type of cancer occurs in families more often than would be expected by chance in the general population.

• genetic

• carcinoma

• familial

• sporadic

The gel electrophoresis test in this unit used to determine the BRCA2 allele mutation in Judy was classified as a ________ _________ becuase the gene sequence had already been determined in family memebers.

• familial cancer

• sequence analysis

• wasted test

• marker analysis

A tumor of high malignancy that starts in melanocytes of normal skin or moles and metastasizes rapidly and widely

• carcinoma

• melanoma

• lymphoma

• sarcoma

A periodical health assessment that would identify cell growth irregularities at an early stage.

• screening

• healthy child checkups

• physical

• biopsy

A specialist who studies viruses and the infectious diseases they cause, the branch of science that deals with viruses.

• cancer/oncology

• epidemiologist/microbiologist

• virologist/vironlogy

• public health specialist/microbiologist

Which of the following is not a category of risk factors that can modified to reduce cancer risks?

• environmental

• mutagens

• behavioral

• genetics

Which of the following are NOT considered risk factors for cancer?

• certain viral infections

• amount of sleep

• age

• sun exposure