The chemicals in cigarette smoke are known to cause cancer. Propose a series of steps

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The chemicals in cigarette smoke are known to cause cancer. Propose a series of steps that could lead to development of lung cancer in a smoker.

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QUESTION:

The chemicals in cigarette smoke are known to cause cancer. Propose a series of steps that could lead to development of lung cancer in a smoker.

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1. Inhalation of carcinogenic chemicals in cigarette smoke.
2. The chemicals bind to DNA and damage its structure.
3. The damaged DNA may lead to mutations in the genes, which can cause uncontrolled cell growth.
4. Uncontrolled cell growth re

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