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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?

  • Biological (Bacteria)
  • Mental stress factors
  • Chemical compounds (correct)
  • Physical (Radiant energy)
  • 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?

    <p>Nonlethal genetic damage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are solid tumors examples of?

    <p>Liver, lung, intestine, breast</p> Signup and view all the answers

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