Question

Explain how both genes, and the environment determine your risk of developing cancer. Please

be specific and try to use the following terms: mutation, cell cycle, DNA replication, and mitosis.

Answer 1

The phenotype is the result of the interaction between the genes (i.e., genotype) and environmental factors.

Step-by-step explanation:

Cancer is a disease caused by abnormal expression of genes involved in the cell cycle, mitosis, DNA replication, etc. Moreover, the abnormal gene expression may be associated with environmental factors such as smoking, alcohol consumption, etc.