Cancer promoters directly alter a cell's dna, creating a genetic alteration that can lead to cancer.

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Randall Guerrero

9 August, 16:09

Cancer promoters directly alter a cell's dna, creating a genetic alteration that can lead to cancer.

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Chessie · Answer 1

The above statement is false. The Cancer promoters do not directly alter a cell's DNA, creating a genetic alteration that can lead to cancer.

Tumor promoters or cancer promoters are lipid-soluble chemicals, isolated from several sources, that play a part in transforming normal cells into malignant ones capable of uncontrolled growth. Promoters take advantage of genetic mutations and cause cells to grow rapidly.