Cancer can be caused by mutations. Genetic analysis of Anna Karenena's tumor shows that the cell proliferation was triggered by a somatic mutation in the MYC gene, causing this gene to be inappropriately activated
Anna is concerned about passing this cancer on to the
children she plans to have in the future. Should this be a concern?
A. Yes, she should worry because tumor
growth was triggered by a genetic change
and mutations are passed on through cell
divisions.
B. No, this is not something to worry about
because mutations in cancer cells cannot be
passed on in cell division.
C. No, she should not worry about her
children because this did not occur in a germline
cell.
C
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