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Give a brief note on carcinogens.

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Answered by peehoo157

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A carcinogen is any substance that has the potential to cause cancer in living tissues. Carcinogen exposure can occur from the inhalation, ingestion, or absorption of many different types of substances into our bodies. Carcinogens act on our DNA, causing dangerous changes at the cellular level.

Answered by Avni2348

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A carcinogen is any substance that has the potential to cause cancer in living tissues.Carcinogens act on our DNA, causing dangerous changes at the cellular level. These include a change in the rate of cell division, which increases the probability of abnormal DNA synthesis.

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