Which statement accurately describes BRCA1 and BRCA2?
a. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes involved with the inherited form of breast cancer.
b. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are enzymes that are markers for breast cancer.
c. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are particular proteins attached to the red blood cells indicating presence of breast cancer.
d. BRCA1 and BRCA2 are laboratory tests performed on a breast biopsy to detect breast cancer.
A
BRCA1 and BRCA2 are genes that are involved in the inherited form of breast cancer. It should be noted that not all people who have a BRCA gene get cancer, and people without it may get cancer.
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