Quizlet Several cancers have been identified as inheritable through an autosomal dominant gene resulting in people who inherit these genes being at increased risk for developing the cancer. Which cancer carries the highest risk of developing the cancer in someone who carries the gene?

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Gustavo Murphy

19 November, 10:44

Quizlet Several cancers have been identified as inheritable through an autosomal dominant gene resulting in people who inherit these genes being at increased risk for developing the cancer. Which cancer carries the highest risk of developing the cancer in someone who carries the gene?

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Ishaan Foster · Answer 1

Colon cancer

Explanation:

Colon cancer can be described as a type of cancer which arises in the colon of a person. About 5 to 10% of colon cancer is known to be hereditary.

Lynch syndrome and Familial Adenomatous Polyposis (FAP) are two typws of colon which are known to be hereditary. The hereditary colon cancers are known to be caused by genetic mutations inherited from the mother or father of the person.