NEETZoologyHuman Health and Diseases
What is the importance of identifying genes in individuals with inherited susceptibility to certain cancers?
Options
- ATo detect genes in individuals with inherited susceptibility to certain cancers
- BTo examine a tissue under a microscope
- CTo detect cancer-specific antigens
- DTo prevent cancers
Correct answer
D. To prevent cancers
Step-by-step solution
Biopsy is a procedure where a piece of the suspected tissue is cut into thin sections and is stained and examined under a microscope (histopathological studies) by a pathologist.Early detection of cancers is essential as it allows the disease to be treated successfully in many cases.Antibodies against cancer-specific antigens are used for the detection of certain cancers. Identification of genes in individuals with inherited susceptibility to certain cancers may be very helpful in the prevention of cancers. Such in