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What are carcinogens? Give two examples.

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Transformation of normal cells into cancerous neoplastic cells may be induced by physical, chemical or biological agents. These agents are called carcinogenic. e.g. ionising radiations like X-rays & gamma-rays, cigarette smoke etc.
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