Which statement correctly describes BRCA?
a. Mutations to BRCA2 appear to be more lethal than mutations to BRCA1.
b. It is an oncogene associated with breast cancer.
c. It is a tumor suppressor gene associated with breast cancer.
d. BRCA mutations are not inherited.
e. BRCA is a proto-oncogene involved in breast tissue development.
ANSWER: c
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