Define Carcinogen;give Four Examples of Carcinogens and Describe How They

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Essay

Define carcinogen;give four examples of carcinogens and describe how they may cause cancer.

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Definitions:

Nuclei

Organelles found in eukaryotic cells that contain most of the cell's genetic material and are involved in controlling the cell's growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Female Cells

Female cells refer to the cells containing XX chromosomes, which contribute to the development of female characteristics and reproductive capabilities in organisms.

Dystrophin

A protein involved in maintaining the integrity of muscle cells, with mutations in its gene leading to muscular dystrophies.

Muscular Dystrophy

A group of genetic diseases characterized by progressive weakness and degeneration of the skeletal muscles.