Which of the following terms are used for the term carcinogen?
Group of answer choices
Blastomogen
Tumorigen
Oncogen
All of the above
All of the above
To determine which of the given terms are used for the term carcinogen, we can break down each term:
1. Blastomogen: This term refers to something that can induce the formation of blastomas, which are tumors derived from embryonic tissue. It is not specifically used to describe carcinogens.
2. Tumorigen: This term refers to something that can induce the formation of tumors. Carcinogens fall under the category of substances that can cause tumors, so this term can be used to describe carcinogens.
3. Oncogen: This term specifically refers to a gene that has the potential to cause cancer. It is often associated with the development of cancer cells. Carcinogens can activate oncogenes or cause mutations that lead to the production of oncogenes, so this term is also used for carcinogens.
Based on the explanations above:
- Blastomogen is not specifically used for carcinogens.
- Tumorigen and Oncogen are both terms used for carcinogens.
Therefore, the correct answer is "Tumorigen" and "Oncogen."