What are carcinogens?

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Muskan Anand

2 years ago

Carcinogens are factors capable of producing neoplasias. Any mutagen, a substance that can induce DNA mutation, is a potential carcinogen. Examples of carcinogens are radiation, nitrous acid, many substances inhaled through tobacco smoking and the human papilloma virus (HPV).

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