Question

Cancer can be caused by benzene, high doses of radiation, or genetic mutation. Each of these can cause cancer independently (without the help of anything else). Each of these factors is . Group of answer choices necessary AND sufficient necessary but not sufficient not necessary but sufficient not necessary OR sufficient

Answer 1

Answer:

Not necessary but sufficient

Explanation:

All the three predictors of cancer can be causative agents for the disease. Hence, if any of these are present, it may trigger cancerous cell production. The mechanism of causing cancer in all these elements is different and they does not complement each other. Benzene is a toxic chemical which upon continuous inhalation cause cancer. Genetic mutation may serve as a hereditary risk factor to abnormal and diseased cell production. Similarly, high radiation dose may also trigger rapid production of cancerous cells.