Causative agents of cancer are termed as ?

Oncogenes

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Radiogens

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Estrogens

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Carcinogens

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Solution

The correct option is D Carcinogens
Oncogenes are genes that has the potential to cause cancer.
Estrogens are a group of hormones that are important for female sexual and reproductive development.
Carcinogens are substances, radionuclide or radiation that is an agent directly involved in causing cancer.
Therefore, the correct answer is option D.

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