Question

True Or False: Agents that increase the likelihood of developing cancer are called carcinogens.
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Answer 1

 Some carcinogens do not attack the DNA of a person directly, but it causes cancer in other ways.  so the answer would in this case be true

Answer 2

The right answer is True.

A carcinogen is a factor causing, aggravating or sensitizing the appearance of cancer. It can be a simple or complex chemical, occupational exposure, lifestyle risk factors, or physical and biological agents.

Carcinogenic agents are classified into four groups based on their ability to develop cancer in an individual, group I being proven carcinogens.