Quiz: Inherited vs. Acquired Gene Changes in Cancer

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1. Q1.According to this article, an inherited (germline) change is

   APresent in every cell from birth and can be passed to childrenBOnly found in the tumorCCaused by tobacco smoke during lifeDNever linked to cancer

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2. Q2.Acquired (somatic) changes

   AAre present from birthBHappen during life and are not passed to childrenCAre always inheritedDCannot cause cancer

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3. Q3.According to this article, which kind of change causes most cancers?

   AInherited changesBAcquired changesCNeither kindDOnly changes from a parent

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4. Q4.How is an inherited change usually found?

   AWith a blood or saliva testBBy testing only the tumorCBy measuring height and weightDIt cannot be found

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This quiz checks understanding of educational content only. It is not medical advice. Read: Inherited vs. Acquired Gene Changes in Cancer.