Which of the following tissues is more likely to develop cancers?

A. Fat, because of bioaccumulation
B. Eyes, because they are always exposed to light
C. Bones, because of the increased radiation in our environment
D. Skin, because there is a high cellular reproduction rate to replace injured cells
E. No one tissue is more likely to develop cancer when compared to another type of tissue


Answer: D

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