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Ch. 19 - Epigenetics

Chapter 18, Problem 17

How can the role of epigenetics in cancer be reconciled with the idea that cancer is caused by the accumulation of genetic mutations in tumor-suppressor genes and proto-oncogenes?

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Hello everyone here We have a question that says Baraka one is the gene associated with breast cancer in normal cells. The promoter region of the braca one gene is blank. However, in cases of breast cancer is promoter region is blank individuals who are not affected by breast cancer. The promoter region of their braca. One gene is hypo methylated. So our first answer is hyper methylated for individuals affected by breast cancer. The promoter region of their braca. One gene is hyper methylated. So our answers are hyper methylated and hyper methylated. So that is the thank you for watching. Bye.