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Advanced Biology: Cells
Cancer
Cancer Cells Lose Cell-Cycle Controls
Origin of Cancerous Cells
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Carcinogens
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Carcinogens A carcinogen is something that can lead to cancer. Some examples of carcinogens are tobacco, asbestos and UV radiation. References WhiteBoardScience
By Tanya Peifer
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Carcinogens cause cancer by damaging the DNA.
Mutagens are chemical or physical substances or events that can cause ______.
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