Question

question 6 of 10
how does chemistry affect cancer?
a. chemicals can both cause and fight cancer.
b. chemicals can cure almost any cancer.
c. chemicals rarely cause cancer.
d. chemicals cause cancer in chemists more often than in other people.

Explanation:

Certain chemicals like carcinogens can cause cancer, while chemotherapy drugs, which are chemicals, are used to fight cancer. So chemicals can have dual - natured effects on cancer. Option B is an over - statement as there is no cure - all for cancer yet. Option C is incorrect as many chemicals are known carcinogens. Option D is not a general statement about how chemistry affects cancer but rather a comparison about chemists and others.

Answer:

A. Chemicals can both cause and fight cancer.