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 inthe:a.

nucleus.
b. nucleolus.
c. microtubule.
d. mitochondria.
e. lysosome


A

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