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Name the carcinogens present in cigarette smoke.

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Carcinogens**: - Carcinogens are substances that can lead to cancer. They can be chemicals, biological agents, or radiation that have the potential to cause cancer in living tissue. 2. **Cigarette Smoke Composition**: - Cigarette smoke contains approximately 7,000 different chemicals. Out of these, around 250 are known to be harmful and can cause cancer. ...
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