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BiologyHuman Health and DiseasesCancerMedium2 minPYQ_2026
BiologyMediumsingle choice
Match the pair.
| Column I (Carcinogen) | Column II (Organ affected) |
|---|---|
| (A) Aflatoxin | (I) Lungs |
| (B) Mustard gas | (II) Vagina |
| (C) Diethylstilbestrol | (III) Prostate gland |
| (D) Cadmium oxide | (IV) Liver |
Choose the correct option
Options:
Answer:
D
Solution:
Aflatoxin is a potent hepatocarcinogen produced by Aspergillus species, which primarily affects the liver.
Mustard gas is an alkylating agent and a known carcinogen that primarily affects the respiratory tract, causing lung cancer.
Diethylstilbestrol (DES) is a synthetic nonsteroidal estrogen that is associated with clear cell adenocarcinoma of the vagina in women exposed in utero.
Cadmium oxide exposure is associated with an increased risk of prostate cancer. Among the given options, it matches with the prostate gland.
Therefore, the correct matching is A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III.
Answer: A - IV, B - I, C - II, D - III
Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Human Health and DiseasesSubtopic:Cancer
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