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Author: Cecie Starr, Beverly McMillan
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Introduction: Spontaneous or induced damage to cells causes mutations. The mutations in genes that regulate cell growth result in uncontrolled growth. The accumulation of these mutations leads to cancer. It can also be influenced by environmental factors such as exposure of chemical carcinogens, radiations, and certain viruses.
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