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The effect of cigarette smoking and radon in combination on lungs is

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Fatal

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Synergistic

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Mutualistic

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Antagonistic

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Solution

The correct option is B Synergistic
Synergistic effect is a process that effects the parts due an action of a drug or a combination of drugs that suppresses the other. The effect of cigarette smoking and radon in combination on lungs is synergistic.

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