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What is carcinogens and mutagens?
In genetics, a mutagen is a physical or chemical agent that changes the genetic material, mutagen can causes cancer. while a carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide or radiation that is an agent directly involved in causing cancer.
What are some examples of chemicals that can cause mutation?
There are too many individual chemicals, and even too many classes of chemicals to list that cause mutations. Generally, the chemicals that cause mutations are the ones that permanently damage the DNA in a cell, either by oxidation, or by creating base replacement or double-stranded breaks.
What kinds of factors can cause a prophage to become virulent?
The answer in the textbook I have (Modern Bio. Holt) says radiation or certain chemicals can cause a prophage to become virulent. (pg. 494)
Liver cell that detoxifies carcinogens?
Peroxisomes and I am 100% sure
What are The three types of Carcinogens?
there is no such thing as carcinogensHA. That's complete crap. Carcinogens are cancer causing agents. A few are UV rays, cigarette smoke, radiation.
What is the technical term for chemicals that cause cancer?
Carcinogens, but more specifically: petrochemicals - such as those within cosmetics.
Why is smoking bad to your health?
Because of all the chemicals inside the cigarette which are breathed in with the smoke. At least 50 of the 4000 chemicals in then are carcinogens, which cause cancers
What are cancerous chemicals called?
Carcinogens
What are the chemicals that can harm food?
Carcinogens.
Can mutagenic agents cause cancer?
Yes. Mutagenic agents cause mutations in DNA. If those mutations occur in cell growth genes, this can lead to a cancerous cell that can grow and spread out of control. I work in a lab and many of the chemicals I work with are described as Carcinogens, chemicals that are known to directly cause cancer. many mutagenic agents are also carcinogens.
What are carcinogens and what can cause them?
Carcinogens are cancer-causing things, including some chemicals and some types of radiation. The risk for their causing cancer can be brought about by smoking, by exposure to ultraviolet radiation, nuclear radiation, or to a wide range of toxic substances.
What are Carcinogens substance?
Carcinogens are the substances which cause cells to grow abnormally and cause an overgrowth.
How do chemistry affect cancer?
I work in a lab with carcinogens. Many carcinogens cause damage to the genome or to the cell as a whole. When DNA is damaged (or mutated) in regions that are specific to cell growth, this can cause cells to grow out of control and lead to cancer. And cell damage simply increases your risk because the body is having to repair itself more often. This is why things like drinking and smoking can cause cancer. Sometimes carcinogens are called mutagenic agents. These are the chemicals that cause mutations in the DNA.
Do carcinogens cause skin rashes?
They can cause Cancer.
Which terms refers to cancer causing chemicals found in tobacco smoke?
carcinogens
How not to get Cancer?
Many cosmetics and personal products contain chemicals that are known carcinogens.
how to get cancer?
Many cosmetics and personal products contain chemicals that are known carcinogens.
