Quiz: What Is a Carcinogen?

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1. Q1.What is a carcinogen?

   AAny agent — chemical, physical, or biological — that can cause cancerBOnly man-made chemicalsCA type of cancer cellDA medicine used to treat cancer

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2. Q2.According to this article, does exposure to a carcinogen mean a person will definitely get cancer?

   AYes, alwaysBNo — it can cause cancer under some conditions, but whether it does depends on dose, time, and chanceCOnly if exposed onceDOnly for children

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3. Q3.How do most carcinogens lead to cancer?

   ABy instantly creating a tumorBBy damaging DNA or making cells grow faster, usually over many yearsCBy lowering body temperatureDThey do not actually affect cells

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4. Q4.Which group of factors accounts for most preventable cancers?

   ATrace chemicals in packagingBTobacco, heavy alcohol use, UV exposure, certain infections, and obesityCCoffee and teaDHousehold dust

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