F222 - 2.1.2.1 - causes of cancer

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How does radiation damage the DNA?
it breaks the bonds which lead to mutations
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name 3 types of radiation which can damage the DNA in the skin cells?
ultraviolet light, x-rays and gamma rays
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do carcinogens cause cancer?
no they increase the risk of developing cancer
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Benzene in cigarette smoke increase the risk what type of cancer?
leukaemia
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hair dyes increase what type of cancer?
bladder cancer
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Why do some types of cancer become more likely with age?
more contact with carcinogens
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how do viruses cause cancer?
inserting new genetic material
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on example of a cancer caused by cancer?
cervical cancer
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name 3 types of radiation which can damage the DNA in the skin cells?

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ultraviolet light, x-rays and gamma rays

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do carcinogens cause cancer?

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Benzene in cigarette smoke increase the risk what type of cancer?

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hair dyes increase what type of cancer?

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