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Which part of the colon is predominantly affected by Hereditary Non-polyposis Colon Cancer Syndrome (HNPCC) (Lynch syndrome)?
Cecum
What is the main cause of Hereditary Non-polyposis Colon Cancer Syndrome (HNPCC) (Lynch syndrome)?
Mutations in mismatch repair genes
What is the role of mismatch repair genes in DNA repair?
They correct faulty pairing of nucleotides
Test your knowledge on Hereditary Non-polyposis Colon Cancer Syndrome (HNPCC) (Lynch syndrome) with this quiz. Learn more about this disorder characterized by familial carcinomas of the colon and the genes involved in DNA mismatch repair.
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