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What are carcinogens? Mention any two groups of carcinogens with one example each.

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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 carcinogens.
ex1: lonising radiations like x-rays and gamma rays.
ex2: Non lonising radiations like UV rays
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