Which Factor Is Likely to Lead to a Change in the Genetic

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which factor is likely to lead to a change in the genetic control of the individual and possibly cancer?

• A) X-rays
• B) ultraviolet radiation
• C) cigarette smoke
• D) pesticides
• E) all of these can lead to cancer

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Definitions:

Midpoint Formula

A method used in mathematics to calculate the midpoint, or average, of two points on a line segment.

Price Elasticity

The degree of interplay between a good's demanded quantity and its price movement.

Midpoint Method

The midpoint method is a technique used in economics to calculate the elasticity of a variable by dividing the percentage change in the quantity demanded or supplied by the percentage change in price, using the midpoint between two values as the base of calculation.

Price Elasticity

An evaluation of demand sensitivity to price variations for a given item.