Skin Cancer Quiz

What is the main cause of skin cancer?

• Virus

• Fungi

• UV rays

• Bacteria

Which gene is a major germline tumor suppressor gene in Melanoma?

• MITF

• BAP1

• CDKN2A

• CDK4

What is the molecular biology technique used for Melanoma detection?

• Western Blotting

• ELISA

• Sanger Sequencing

• PCR

What is the procedure for Melanoma detection using Direct Sequencing?

• Cell culture

• Protein purification

• Gel electrophoresis and analysis

• DNA extraction and amplification

Which of the following is a characteristic of skin cancer?

• Decreased tumor formation

• Decreased sensitivity to sunlight

• Rapid cell multiplication

• Decreased DNA damage

What is the hereditary disorder associated with Xeroderma Pigmentosum?

• Mismatch repair

• Direct repair

• Nucleotide excision repair

• Base excision repair

How are Melanomas diagnosed through Direct sequencing of DNA?

• Western Blotting

• Fluorescence in Situ Hybridization

• Gel electrophoresis

• PCR amplification

Which gene is involved in Basal Cell Carcinoma?

• PTCH1

• MITF

• BAP1

• CDK4

What is the main source of DNA damage that leads to skin cancer?

• Chemicals

• UV rays

• Radiation

• Pollution

What is the purpose of chain-termination PCR in Melanoma detection?

• To amplify DNA

• To analyze DNA mutations

• To sequence DNA

• To separate DNA fragments