Melanoma (skin cancer) can develop after several mutations occur in skin cells. If a woman is diagnosed with melanoma and becomes pregnant, what are the chances that her offspring will inherit melanoma?
A) The offspring will certainly be born with melanoma.
B) There is a chance, but it depends on how serious the mother's melanoma is.
C) There is a chance, but it depends on whether or not the father has melanoma.
D) It is unlikely that the offspring will be born with melanoma.
Answer: D
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