A mutation of the breast carcinoma 1 and 2 (BRCA1 and BRCA2) gene associated with cancer of the breast and ovaries will result in cell:
A) loss of tumor suppressor function.
B) gain of tumor suppressor function.
C) accelerated hyperplasia.
D) increase in protein transcription.

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BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are tumor suppressor genes, and mutations in these genes lead to a loss of their tumor suppressor function, increasing the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

A Mutation of the Breast Carcinoma 1 and 2 (BRCA1