Cancer is genetics but is not inherited. This means that all cancer cases happened due to damages of the DNA but it will not be passed into future generations, what do you think? Yes or No and Why?
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However, not all genetic mutations are inherited. There are two types of genetic mutations: germline mutations and somatic mutations. Germline mutations are present in the egg or sperm cells and can be passed down to future generations. These mutations can Show more…
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