In Burkitt's lymphoma, t(8;14) translocation involves which of the following genes?

A. BRCA1 (DNA repair gene)
B. C-Myc (transcription factor gene)
C. K-Ras (GTP-binding protein gene)
D. p53 (DNA damage response gene)
E. ErbB2 (growth factor receptor gene)


Answer: B. C-Myc (transcription factor gene)

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