To determine: The meaning of inheriting an increased probability of acquiring a certain form of cancer.
Introduction: Cancer is defined as the condition in which the cells start showing abnormal and uncontrolled growth. The main causes of this condition are mutations which affect the property of contact inhibition among different types of cells. The substances causing the mutation are called carcinogens. Genomic sequencing is the latest technique focused on studying different aspects of genes that contribute to cancer development and also different genetic mutations that can cause cancer.
To determine: The subsequent event(s) that must occur after acquiring a certain form of cancer.
Introduction: Cancer genes are mostly present in the autosomes and are not inherited by a person. This type of cancer is called sporadic cancer and if the mutation occurs in the germ cells it can be inherited by the offspring and this type of cell is called familial cancer.
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- What is the difference between saying that cancer is inherited and saying that the predisposition to cancer is inherited?arrow_forwardWhat are the underlying biological mechanisms that differentiate the various types of cancer, and how can a better understanding of these mechanisms lead to more targeted and effective treatments for each specific type of cancer?arrow_forwardDefine the Cancer as a Multistep Process ?arrow_forward
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