19. Cancer Genetics

A mutation in a tumor suppressor gene causes what to happen?

True or False:Proto-oncogenes are mutated versions of oncogenes

Which of the following proteins is an example of a tumor suppressor?

How can mutations in non-coding segments of DNA contribute to the development of cancers?

Radiation is frequently used as part of the treatment of cancer. The radiation works by damaging DNA and components of the cell. Under what circumstances do you think radiation treatment is a good choice to treat cancer?

Radiation is frequently used as part of the treatment of cancer. The radiation works by damaging DNA and components of the cell. How can radiation treatment control or cure cancer?

Radiation is frequently used as part of the treatment of cancer. The radiation works by damaging DNA and components of the cell. Is there a risk of damage to noncancer cells?