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Mention the causes of cancer.

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### Step-by-Step Solution to the Causes of Cancer 1. **Understanding Cancer**: - Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell growth. Unlike normal cells, cancerous cells do not exhibit contact inhibition, which allows them to proliferate rapidly and form masses known as tumors. 2. **Definition of Carcinogens**: - Carcinogens are agents that can cause cancer. They can induce the transformation of normal cells into cancerous cells. ...
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