163k views
1 vote
Exposure to asbestos is linked to a type of lung cancer called mesothelioma. For this reason, asbestos is considered a(n) ______________.

carcinogen

benign

kinase

internal factor

User Evil Elf
by
8.3k points

2 Answers

1 vote

Answer:

A

Step-by-step explanation:

User Sabrina Leggett
by
7.9k points
5 votes
Carcinogen. This means it causes cancer. Benign means that a growth or tumor is not metastasizing and is not cancerous at that point.
User Adriaan
by
7.5k points