Match the terms with their correct descriptions/definitions.
-Agents that cause cancer; chemicals, drugs, radiation, viruses

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Carcinogens are agents that cause cancer; chemicals, drugs, radiation, viruses.

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

Answer: G
 Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is a molecule that contains the genetic instructions used in the development and function of all living organisms.

Answer: A
 Biologic therapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses the body's immune system to fight cancer cells.

Answer: E
 Chemotherapy is a type of cancer treatment that uses drugs to kill cancer cells.

Answer: H
 Differentiating agents are drugs that help cancer cells mature into normal cells.

Answer: I
 Differentiation is the process by which a cell becomes specialized in order to perform a specific function.

Answer: C
 Carcinoma is a type of cancer that starts in cells that make up the skin or the lining of organs, such as the lungs, liver, or stomach.

Answer: D
 Cellular oncogenes are genes that, when mutated or overexpressed, can contribute to the development of cancer.

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