Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (MindTap Course List)
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Chapter 11, Problem 14SQ
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Introduction: BRCA1 are human genes normally expressed in the cells of breast and other tissue. Actually BRCA is an abbreviation for breast cancer gene. This gene normally plays a big role in preventing breast cancer. They help to repair DNA breaks that can lead to cancer and the uncontrolled growth of tumors.
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