How does smoking increase the risk for cancer?
?Smoking increases free radicals in the body. Free radicals can then damage lipids, DNA, and proteins within the cell. Damage to the DNA can lead to mutations that can cause cancer.
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Meat products labeled "lean" must contain fewer than 5 grams of fat and no trans fat
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Instructions for making proteins are coded in your
A. keratin. B. ATP. C. DNA. D. collagen.
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Severe cases of acute pancreatitis could lead to what complication?
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