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aero

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on: Jun 29, 2013
A genetic test to detect predisposition to cancer would likely examine the APC gene for involvement in which type(s) of cancer?
A) colorectal only
B) lung and breast
C) small intestinal and esophageal
D) lung only
E) lung and prostate


Hawke

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Reply #1 on: Jul 1, 2013
I'd go with A. It makes sense.


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Reply #2 on: Jul 23, 2013
Thanks Hawke :D


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