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Teaching Carcinogens and cancer

Carcinogens and cancer

A carcinogen is anything that can cause cancer. Cancer is a disease in which cells divide out of control. Most carcinogens cause cancer by producing mutations in DNA.

CK-12 (High School)

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How do carcinogens cause cancer in the body?
STANDARDS:
RST.2 - Main Ideas, RST.4 - Key Terms

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2
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