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ZoologyHuman Health and DiseasesDrugs and Alcohol AbuseMedium2 minPYQ_2019
ZoologyMediumsingle choice
Carcinogen present in cigarette smoke is
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A
Solution:
Benzopyrene is a polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon formed as a result of incomplete combustion of organic matter such as coal tar, tobacco, etc. It is a potential carcinogenic compound listed as Group 1 carcinogen by the IARC International Agency for Research on Cancer. It reacts and binds to DNA, resulting in mutation and eventually leads to cancer.
Stream:JIPMERSubject:ZoologyTopic:Human Health and DiseasesSubtopic:Drugs and Alcohol Abuse
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