Inheritance of Certain Genes Increases the Risk of Getting Certain

question 48

Multiple Choice

Inheritance of certain genes increases the risk of getting certain cancers; thus, it can be said that ________.

• A)these cancers are inherited as a dominant trait
• B)mutations that occur in somatic cells can be passed from parent to offspring
• C)predisposition to these cancers is inherited
• D)lifestyle will have little impact on cancer risk for these individuals

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