Mutated genes that can cause cancer are called:
1. structural genes
2. expressor genes
3. oncogenes
4. regulatory genes
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Consider the given two statements:
Assertion (A):  Contact inhibition is a process where normal cells stop dividing when they come into contact with other cells.
Reason (R):  Cancer cells exhibit contact inhibition, which is why tumors grow in a controlled manner.
   
1. Both (A) and (R) are True and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
2. Both (A) and (R) are True but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A)
3. (A) is True but (R) is False.
4. Both (A) and (R) are False.
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Which diagnostic technique uses X-rays and computer technology to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body?
1. CT Scan 2. Ultra Sound
3. MRI 4. Fibre optic endoscopy
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What is the rationale behind using immunotherapy for treating cancer?
1. To directly kill cancer cells through chemical agents.
2. To enhance the body's immune response against cancer cells.
3. To replace dysfunctional cells with healthy ones.
4. To suppress the immune system to prevent cancer cell growth.
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Consider the two statements:
Statement I: Cancer is caused by multiple mutational events in almost all cases.
Statement II: Some viral infections can also cause cancer in humans.
1. Only Statement I is correct.
2. Only Statement II is correct.
3. Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect.
4. Both Statement I and Statement II are correct.
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Which of the following is least likely to directly cause cancer?
1. X-rays 
2. Gamma rays 
3. UV rays
4. Infra-red rays
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Consider the given two statements:
I: Benign tumors normally remain confined to their original location and do not spread to other parts of the body and therefore, cause little damage.
II: The malignant tumors are a mass of proliferating cells called neoplastic or tumor cells and spread to other parts of the body.
1. Only I is correct
2. Only II is correct
3. Both I and II are correct
4. Both I and II are incorrect
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