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Chewing _______ can lead to oral cancer (cancer of mouth and throat).


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  1. Cancer is the abnormal and unwanted growth of cells in any part of the body.
  2. It is caused due to the uncontrolled division of cells.
  3. These cancerous cells invade and destroy the adjacent normal cells and affect the functioning of the organ.
  4. Tobacco chewing leads to oral cancer.
  5. Tobacco contains nicotine which causes harmful effects on human beings.

Final answer: Chewing tobacco can lead to oral cancer (cancer of mouth and throat).


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