Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Drugs that promote tumor cells to differentiate, stop growing, and die

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Differentiating agents promote tumor cells to differentiate, stop growing, and die.

Answer: A
 Biologic therapy uses substances made from living organisms to treat cancer.

Answer: B
 Carcinogens are substances that can cause cancer.

Answer: C
 Carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the lining of organs.

Answer: D
 Cellular oncogenes are genes that can cause cancer when they are mutated or expressed inappropriately.

Answer: E
 Chemotherapy uses drugs to kill cancer cells.

Answer: F
 Dedifferentiation is the process by which normal cells or cancer cells lose their specialized structure and function.

Answer: G
 Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that carries the genetic instructions for the development, function, growth, and reproduction of all living things.

Answer: I
 Differentiation is the process by which cells become specialized in structure and function.

Answer: J
 Electron beams are a type of radiation therapy that uses high-energy electrons to kill cancer cells.

Match the Terms with Their Correct Descriptions/definitions