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VladimirAG [237]
3 years ago
13

What is the underlying cause of cancer?

Biology
1 answer:
lys-0071 [83]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

Cancer is caused by accumulated damage to genes. Such changes may be due to chance or to exposure to a cancer causing substance. The substances that cause cancer are called carcinogens. Occupational risk factors, including carcinogens such as many chemicals, radioactive materials and asbestos.

Explanation:

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