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O The RB gene is likely hypomethylated in this individual O This individual is at much higher risk of losing all RB function in some their cells O All of the cells of this individual lack RB function O The RB mutation is hyperactivating and driving excess cell proliferation

O The RB gene is likely hypomethylated in this individual O This individual is at much higher risk of losing all RB function in some their cells O All of the cells of this individual lack RB function O The RB mutation is hyperactivating and driving excess cell proliferation

Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
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ISBN:9780134580999
Author:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher:Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
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Which of the following best describes why an individual has a pre- disposition to cancer due to mutation in the RB gene as discussed in lecture? The RB gene is likely hypomethylated in this individual This individual is at much higher risk of losing all RB function in some their cells All of the cells of this individual lack RB function The RB mutation is hyperactivating and driving excess cell proliferation The individual is a RB mutation carrier and can pass along the disease trait only if they have children with another RB mutation carrier
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following best describes why an individual has a pre- disposition to cancer due to mutation in the RB gene as discussed in lecture? The RB gene is likely hypomethylated in this individual This individual is at much higher risk of losing all RB function in some their cells All of the cells of this individual lack RB function The RB mutation is hyperactivating and driving excess cell proliferation The individual is a RB mutation carrier and can pass along the disease trait only if they have children with another RB mutation carrier
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