Question

a student learns that their parent carries a gene mutation that increases cancer risk. a cancer risk cannot be passed down. b all children of the parent will definitely develop cancer. c cancer risk is always caused by the environment. d inherited genetic variation can increase the chance of developing cancer.

Explanation:

Cancer - related gene mutations can be inherited. Inherited genetic variations can increase the risk of developing cancer, but it doesn't mean all children will get cancer, and cancer risk is not only environmental - related.

Answer:

D. Inherited genetic variation can increase the chance of developing cancer.