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3. BPA is a chemical compound that was used in the manufacturing of plastic. When it comes into contact with cells, the cells mistake it for hormones that stimulate cell division. BPA is considered to increase the risk of certain cancer. Using your knowledge of the cell cycle explain why and why this compound increases the risk of cancer?

3. BPA is a chemical compound that was used in the manufacturing of plastic. When it comes into contact with cells, the cells mistake it for hormones that stimulate cell division. BPA is considered to increase the risk of certain cancer. Using your knowledge of the cell cycle explain why and why this compound increases the risk of cancer?

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3. BPA is a chemical compound that was used in the manufacturing of plastic. When it comes into contact with cells, the cells mistake it for hormones that stimulate cell division. BPA is considered to increase the risk of certain cancer. Using your knowledge of the cell cycle explain why and why this compound increases the risk of cancer? 4. Write a short paragraph on mutations and how they may alter protein synthesis and function.
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