Women can inherit alleles of a gene called BRCA1 that puts them at higher risk for breast cancer.The alleles associated with elevated cancer risk are dominant.Of the genotypes listed below,which carries the lowest genetic risk of developing breast cancer?

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The genotype bb does not carry the dominant allele associated with elevated risk for breast cancer, therefore it carries the lowest genetic risk for developing breast cancer.

Women Can Inherit Alleles of a Gene Called BRCA1 That