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son4ous [18]
2 years ago
14

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1 answer:
Lena [83]2 years ago
6 0

Answer:

A single mutation is unlikely to result in cancer. Cancer is usually caused by a series of mutations that accumulate throughout the course of a person's life. As a result, cancer is more common in older adults. They've seen more chances for mutations to accumulate.

Explanation:

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