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olgavictoria

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Emily knows that she has inherited the oncogene BRCA1 . What does this mean for Emily?
 a. She is protected from breast cancer.
  b. She has an increased risk of developing breast cancer.
  c. She is protected from colon cancer.
  d. She has an increased risk of developing colon cancer.

Question 2

After eating a substantial lunch, Sue's body is converting _____.
 a. glycogen to amino acids
  b. glucose to fatty acids
  c. glycerol to amino acids
  d. amino acids to glucose


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juwms

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Reply #1 on: Aug 20, 2018
Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

b


olgavictoria

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Reply 2 on: Aug 20, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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