Quiz: Which Germline Mutations Are Linked to Ovarian Cancer?

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How much do you know about the link between various germline mutations and ovarian cancer? Take our latest quiz to test your knowledge.

In our June ovarian cancer quiz, you'll get a chance to test your knowledge of the incidence of various germline mutations and their associated risk of ovarian cancer. Here's your first question:
 

1. According to a 2019 meta-analysis, germline mutations in which of the following loci are associated with increased ovarian cancer risk but not increased breast cancer risk?

A.RAD51C

B.RAD51D

C.NBN

D.All of the above


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