Why are people who have poor DNA repair mechanisms at greater risk for cancer development?
A) Their cancers are usually resistant to chemotherapy.
B) They have sustained the initial "hit" in all cells and tissues.
C) Their somatic mutations are more likely to be permanent.
D) They have greater exposure to environmental carcinogens.
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