F222 - 2.1.2.1 - causes of cancer 3.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? Human BiologyASOCR Created by: hayley taylorCreated on: 25-11-12 15:32 How does radiation damage the DNA? it breaks the bonds which lead to mutations 1 of 8 name 3 types of radiation which can damage the DNA in the skin cells? ultraviolet light, x-rays and gamma rays 2 of 8 do carcinogens cause cancer? no they increase the risk of developing cancer 3 of 8 Benzene in cigarette smoke increase the risk what type of cancer? leukaemia 4 of 8 hair dyes increase what type of cancer? bladder cancer 5 of 8 Why do some types of cancer become more likely with age? more contact with carcinogens 6 of 8 how do viruses cause cancer? inserting new genetic material 7 of 8 on example of a cancer caused by cancer? cervical cancer 8 of 8
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