Which statement correctly describes BRCA ?
A) Mutations to BRCA2 appear to be more lethal than mutations to BRCA1 .
B) It is an oncogene associated with breast cancer.
C) It is a tumor suppressor gene associated with breast cancer.
D) BRCA mutations are not inherited.
E) BRCA is a proto-oncogene involved in breast tissue development.

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BRCA genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2) are tumor suppressor genes that, when functioning normally, help repair DNA damage. Mutations in these genes can lead to a higher risk of breast cancer and other cancers by failing to repair DNA damage properly.

Which Statement Correctly Describes BRCA