Carcinogens may be difficult to identify because _______________.
A)there is a long lag time between exposure to the agent and disease
B)they are the least common toxicants
C)there is no way to measure the carcinogenic potential of a substance
D)they are rare in nature
E)most are invisible

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Carcinogens may be difficult to identify because there is a long lag time between exposure to the agent and disease. This means that it can take years or even decades for cancer to develop after exposure to a carcinogen, making it difficult to determine the exact cause of the disease.

Carcinogens May Be Difficult to Identify Because _______________