Carcinogens May Be Difficult to Identify Because _______________

question 35

Multiple Choice

Carcinogens may be difficult to identify because _______________.

• A)there is a long lag time between exposure to the agent and disease
• B)they are the least common toxicants
• C)there is no way to measure the carcinogenic potential of a substance
• D)they are rare in nature
• E)most are invisible

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