CELL DIVISION
CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS
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The formation of cancer cells
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A substance that causes cancer
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A substance that prevents cancer
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A cancer cell
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Detailed explanation-1: -Any substance that causes cancer is known as a carcinogen. But simply because a substance has been designated as a carcinogen does not mean that the substance will necessarily cause cancer.
Detailed explanation-2: -Carcinogens may occur naturally in the environment (such as ultraviolet rays in sunlight and certain viruses) or may be generated by humans (such as automobile exhaust fumes and cigarette smoke). Most carcinogens work by interacting with a cell’s DNA to produce mutations.
Detailed explanation-3: -Substances known to cause cancer are called carcinogens. Coming into contact with a carcinogen does not mean you will get cancer. It depends on what you were exposed to, how often you were exposed, and how much you were exposed to, among other things.
Detailed explanation-4: -A carcinogen is: Any substance involved in causing cancer.