Question

Mention any two group of carcinogens with an example for each!?

Answer 1

A carcinogen is any substance, radionuclide or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis or the formation of cancer.

Explanation:

The International agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has published a series of Monograms that have been highly influencial in the classification of possible carcinogens.

GROUP 1
The agent is definitely carcinogenic to humans. E.g. 2 naphthylamine, Acetaldehyde.

GROUP 2A
The agent is probably carcinogenic to humans. E.g. Acrylamide, Adriamycin.

GROUP 2B
The agent is possibly carcinogenic to humans. E.g. Aflatoxin, Acetamide.

GROUP 3
The agent is not classifiable as to its carcinogenicity to humans. E.g. Aciclovir, Acrolein.

GROUP 4
The agent is probably not carcinogenic to humans. E.g. Azacitidine, Androgenic steroids.