Some compounds are themselves not carcinogens, but rather metabolic activity on the compound produces intermediates that are carcinogenic. This process is known as

Name: Some compounds are themselves not carcinogens, but rather metabolic activity on the compound produces intermediates that are carcinogenic. This process is known as
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Carcinogen activation refers to the process where metabolic activity converts a non-carcinogenic compound into a carcinogenic intermediate.

Some Compounds Are Themselves Not Carcinogens, but Rather Metabolic Activity