Which of the Following Statements Is True with Respect to the Genetic

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with respect to the genetic risk of cancer?

• A) Oncogenes are suspected cancer-causing genes.
• B) Scientists think that the majority of cancer types are hereditary.
• C) Breast cancer does not appear to run in families.
• D) The genetic risk of developing cancer can be easily distinguished from environmental risks.

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