Mutations inherited from parent to child account for _____ of all cancers.

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While mutations that occur during a person's lifetime (known as acquired mutations) account for the majority of cancers, inherited mutations contribute to only a small percentage. Inherited mutations in certain genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, can increase the risk of developing breast and ovarian cancer, but these mutations are relatively rare and account for a small fraction of all cancer cases.

Mutations Inherited from Parent to Child Account for _____ of All