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The BRCA-1 gene in humans encodes proteins that have a role in maintaining DNA stability.

The BRCA-1 gene in humans encodes proteins that have a role in maintaining DNA stability.  Mutation of this gene may result in the formation of non-functional protein, which is not able to repair damaged DNA.  This results in a significantly increased risk of breast cancer.  BRCA-1 is considered a ___________ gene.

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