Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Carcinogen present in cigarette smoke is:
A
Benzopyrene
B
Nicotine
C
Carbon monoxide
D
All of these
Answer
Benzopyrene
Explanation
Solution
Cigarette smoke carcinogens are cofactors which synergize with human papillomavirus (HPV) to increase the risk of cervical cancer progression. Benzopyrene (BaP), a major carcinogen in cigarette smoke, is detected in the cervical mucus and may interact with HPV