Match the terms or abbreviations with their correct meanings:
-An agent (hydrocarbon, insecticide, hormone) that causes cancer

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A chemical carcinogen is an agent that causes cancer through chemical reactions in the body. Examples include tobacco smoke, asbestos, and certain industrial chemicals.

Answer: H
 Ultraviolet radiation (UV) is a type of electromagnetic radiation from the sun that can cause damage to DNA in skin cells and increase the risk of skin cancer.

Answer: I
 Some viruses, such as human papillomavirus (HPV) and hepatitis B and C, can cause cancer by integrating their genetic material into the host cell's DNA and disrupting normal cellular processes.

Note: The other terms and abbreviations listed are also relevant to cancer biology, but do not specifically refer to agents that cause cancer.

Match the Terms or Abbreviations with Their Correct Meanings