Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

In Burkitt lymphoma, there is increased expression of the MYC gene.Which of the following BEST explains this situation?


A)A chromosome deletion has removed a tumor-suppressor gene.
B)A chromosome deletion has removed an oncogene.
C)There is a chromosome duplication that involves a segment with an oncogene.
D)A translocation has brought the MYC gene next to a different regulatory region.
E)The MYC gene has been amplified.

Answer

D