Match the terms or abbreviations with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Infectious agent that reproduces by entering a host cell and using the host's genetic material to make copies of itself

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Match the terms or abbreviations with their correct descriptions/definitions.

-Infectious agent that reproduces by entering a host cell and using the host's genetic material to make copies of itself

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A virus is an infectious agent that reproduces by entering a host cell and using the host's genetic material to make copies of itself.

Answer: B
 DNA contains the genetic instructions used in the development and functioning of all living organisms.

Answer: C
 Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

Answer: D
 Mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can affect the structure or function of a protein.

Answer: E
 Oncogenes are genes that can cause cells to become cancerous when mutated or overexpressed.

Answer: F
 Radiation is the emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles, especially high-energy particles that cause ionization.

Answer: G
 RNA is a single-stranded nucleic acid that is involved in protein synthesis and other cellular processes.

Answer: H
 Ultraviolet radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation that is present in sunlight and can cause damage to DNA.

Answer: A
 Chemical carcinogens are substances that can cause cancer by damaging the DNA in cells.

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