INTRODUCTION TO MICROSCOPY CELL BIOLOGY
DIFFERENTIATED CELL
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Question
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A ____ is a substance that is known to cause DNA mutations and to promote cancer.
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carcinogen
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malignancy
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pathogen
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protein
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Substances known to cause cancer are called carcinogens.
Detailed explanation-2: -Variants of inherited genes may predispose individuals to cancer. In addition, environmental factors such as carcinogens and radiation cause mutations that may contribute to the development of cancer. Finally random mistakes in normal DNA replication may result in cancer causing mutations.
Detailed explanation-3: -Carcinogen-DNA adducts of exogenous genotoxic chemical carcinogens may induce errors in DNA sequence (mutations).
Detailed explanation-4: -Tobacco. Radon. Asbestos. Crispy, Brown Foods. Formaldehyde. Ultraviolet Rays. Alcohol. Processed Meat. More items •11-Aug-2022
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