If someone has no genetic predisposition to cancer, then environmental exposure to carcinogens will not cause them to develop cancer.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)


False

Cancer is caused by a combination of a person's genetics and environmental factors. Because you do not have a genetic predisposition to cancer does not mean that you are immune to carcinogens.

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a. true b. false

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A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 E. 6

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