Any substance that causes cancer by either damaging genes or disrupting metabolic processes is called a:

CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

A	Halogen
B	Pathogen
C	Carcinogen
D	Mutagen

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Carcinogens increase the risk of cancer by changes in cellular metabolism or damaging DNA directly in cells and it also interfere with biological processes and induce the uncontrolled malignant division leading to the formation oftumors.

Detailed explanation-2: -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-3: -carcinogen, any of a number of agents that can cause cancer in humans. They can be divided into three major categories: chemical carcinogens (including those from biological sources), physical carcinogens, and oncogenic (cancer-causing) viruses.

Detailed explanation-4: -A carcinogen is any substance or agent that has the potential to cause cancer. Common carcinogens include alcohol, tobacco, processed meats, UV rays, radon, and asbestos.

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