Many cancers seem to involve environmental factors. Why, then, is cancer called a genetic disease?
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Many cancers seem to involve environmental factors. Why, then, is cancer called a genetic disease?
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Principles of Genetics
ISBN: 978-1119142287
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Authors: D. Peter Snustad, Michael J. Simmons
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