Q. Consider the following statements I. The property of metastasis is shown by malignant tumours II. Carcinogens are the agents that causes cancer III. Benign tumour causes little damage to body cells Which of the statements given above are correct?

A) I and II
B) I and III
C) II and III
D) I, II and III
Explanation

Malignant Tumour is a cancerous Tumour. It shows metastasis and thus invades other body parts The cancer causing agents are called carcinogens, $e.g.,$ Chemical agents – Aniline dyes Physical agents – X-rays, Y-rays, UV-rays Biological agents – Oncogenic viruses Benign tumour is non-cancerous tumour. It is less fatal to the body

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