Which of the following will have anticarcinogenic activity?
A)aromatic amines, such as β-naphthylamine
B)oncogenes
C)vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene
D)polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, such as 3,4-benzopyrene

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Vitamin C, vitamin E, and β-carotene have been shown to have anticarcinogenic activity, whereas aromatic amines such as β-naphthylamine and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, such as 3,4-benzopyrene, are known to be carcinogenic. Oncogenes are not substances, but rather genes that, when mutated or activated, can contribute to the development of cancer.

Which of the Following Will Have Anticarcinogenic Activity