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What is a carcinogen?
What is a carcinogen?
- Any substance that induces apoptosis in cells
- Any substance capable of causing normal cells to become cancerous (correct)
- Any substance that repairs DNA damage
- Any substance that promotes normal growth and division of cells
Which broad group do agents causing cancer fall into?
Which broad group do agents causing cancer fall into?
- Biological (Bacteria)
- Mental stress factors
- Chemical compounds (correct)
- Physical (Radiant energy)
What is the function of proto-oncogenes?
What is the function of proto-oncogenes?
- To promote normal growth and division of cells (correct)
- To suppress tumor growth
- To induce apoptosis in cells
- To repair DNA damage
What type of genetic damage may carcinogens cause?
What type of genetic damage may carcinogens cause?
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What are solid tumors examples of?
What are solid tumors examples of?
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