Common mutational targets affecting cancer susceptibility include all of the following except _______.

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Mitochondrial function is not commonly targeted by mutations affecting cancer susceptibility. Instead, mutations often affect DNA repair genes (like BRCA1), the cell cycle, checkpoint genes, and growth-limiting genes (like APC), which are directly involved in the control of cell growth and division.

Common Mutational Targets Affecting Cancer Susceptibility Include All of the Following