Asked by Pinchos Hecht on Apr 24, 2024
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Which of the following factors is likely to a mutation and possibly cancer?
A) X-rays
B) ultraviolet radiation
C) cigarette smoke
D) pesticides
E) All of the answer choices can lead to cancer.
Pesticides
Chemical substances used to kill, repel, or control pests, including insects, weeds, rodents, and fungi that affect plants or animals.
Ultraviolet Radiation
A type of electromagnetic radiation with wavelengths shorter than visible light but longer than X-rays, capable of causing chemical reactions and damage to living organisms.
X-rays
A form of electromagnetic radiation with a wavelength shorter than that of UV rays, commonly used in medicine for imaging internal structures.
- Identify the factors leading to mutations and cancer.
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Bobby Hines7 days ago
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
All of the factors listed (X-rays, ultraviolet radiation, cigarette smoke, and pesticides) have the potential to cause DNA mutations, which can lead to cancer.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the factors leading to mutations and cancer.