Question

learning: chapter 03: sections 7-11
question
the specific term for a cancer-causing agent is ________.
answer
carcinogen
mutagen
oncogenic agent
neoplasm
i dont know yet

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Carcinogen: Defined as a substance or agent that causes cancer.
• Mutagen: Causes mutations (changes in DNA), not specifically cancer - causing.
• Oncogenic agent: While related to cancer, "carcinogen" is the more specific term for a cancer - causing agent.
• Neoplasm: Refers to a tumor (abnormal growth), not the agent causing cancer.

Answer:

A. carcinogen