A single cell in a smoker's lung has become cancerous. It doubles its DNA and divides much faster than a normal lung

cell. The most likely change that would have caused this condition took place in the:a.
nucleus.
b. nucleolus.
c. lysosome.
d. microtubule.
e. mitochondria.


a

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