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) (for these individuals) lifestyle will have little impact on cancer risk

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The statement suggests that there is an increased risk of getting certain cancers due to the inheritance of specific genes. This indicates that there is a predisposition or susceptibility to these cancers that is inherited, rather than the cancers being a dominant trait or caused by mutations that can be passed from parent to offspring. It does not necessarily mean that lifestyle has little impact on cancer risk, though it may contribute to overall risk.

Inheritance of Certain Genes Increases the Risk of Getting Certain