​What Is It About Carcinogens That Cause Some People Not

question 11

Multiple Choice

​What is it about carcinogens that cause some people not to believe that their present day habits will lead to cancer?

• A) ​Most mutations of carcinogens cause no harm.
• B) ​Carcinogens do not cause pain until the very last stages.
• C) ​Initial exposure to a carcinogen and the appearance of detectable cancer symptoms has a 10-40 year time lapse.
• D) ​Most carcinogens are found in highly addictive substances.
• E) ​Carcinogens cannot be seen or touched,and therefore,people do not think about their impact.

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