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Which of the following is NOT a broad group of agents causing cancer?
Which of the following is NOT a broad group of agents causing cancer?
- Physical (Radiant energy)
- Biological (Bacteria) (correct)
- Biological (Viruses)
- Chemical compounds
What is the definition of a carcinogen?
What is the definition of a carcinogen?
- Any substance that induces apoptosis in cancerous cells
- Any substance capable of causing normal cells to become cancerous (correct)
- Any substance that promotes the growth of normal cells
- Any substance that inhibits the growth of cancer cells
What is the function of proto-oncogenes in cells?
What is the function of proto-oncogenes in cells?
- To promote normal growth and division of cells (correct)
- To inhibit the growth of cells
- To induce apoptosis in abnormal cells
- To repair damaged DNA in cells
What is an oncogene?
What is an oncogene?
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How can an oncogene be activated?
How can an oncogene be activated?
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