This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Haematology, Subject name: Pathology
Burkitt&;s lymphoma shows which translocation? 
Select and explain. 
A. 8:14, B. 9:22, C. 11:14, D. 14:18
A: 8:14
Answer: A: 8:14 
Explanation: All forms of Burkitt lymphoma are highly associated with translocation of MYC gene on chromosome 8 that lead to increased MYC protein levels.The translocation paner for MYC is usually the IgH locus (t (8;14)) but may also be the Ig kappa (t (2;8)) or lambda (t (8;22)) light chain loci. Reference : Robbins and Cotran Pathologic basis of disease.South Asia Edition volume 1.page no. 597