Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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Author: Michael Cummings
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Chapter 12, Problem 19QP
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To explain: The role of the APC gene in the progression of colon cancer.
Introduction: Colon cancer is defined as the uncontrolled growth of cells of the large intestine, specifically colon, which is the end region of the large intestine. Mostly, colon cancer is benign by nature, but in some cases, it can be malignant as well. The cancer property is shown by adenomatous polyps that are non-cancerous tumors, present in the large intestine.
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Human Heredity: Principles and Issues (MindTap Course List)
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