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h. What are epigenetic changes? How may these contribute to the development of cancer? Describe the mechanism by which methylation of -G-C- sites may contribute to the formation of cancerous cells. i. What are the six hallmarks of cancer, and what enabling trait allows cells to acquire the six hallmarks?

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