Unstable Molecules That Alter Genetic Codes and Trigger the Growth

question 25

Multiple Choice

Unstable molecules that alter genetic codes and trigger the growth of cancer in cells are called:

• A)antioxidants
• B)free radicals
• C)herbs
• D)phytochemicals

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Definitions:

Infant Mortality Rate

The statistical measure of deaths of infants under one year old per 1,000 live births, indicating health and social conditions.

Life Expectancy

The average number of years an individual or population is expected to live, based on statistical measures considering current death rates.

Infant Mortality Rate

The rate at which infants under one year of age die in a given population per 1,000 live births in a year.

Crude Birth Rate

The number of live births per 1,000 people in a population in a given year.