Cell Division and the Cell Cycle Quiz

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What is one factor that can reduce the risk of cancer, according to the text?

Engaging in regular smoking

Consuming alcohol in moderation

Avoiding exposure to UV radiation (correct)

Increasing consumption of charred foods

Which food habit is suggested to reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer?

Avoiding fresh fruits and vegetables

Including antioxidants and fiber-rich foods in the diet (correct)

Eating charred foods regularly

Consuming foods cooked at high temperatures

What is a behavior that can increase the risk of cancer according to the text?

Avoiding foods cooked at high temperatures

Smoking cigarettes (correct)

Regular exercise

Avoiding alcohol consumption

Which vaccine is recommended to reduce the risk of certain cancers?

HPV vaccine Signup and view all the answers

What is a method suggested for early detection of cancer?

Regular colonoscopies Signup and view all the answers

How can one reduce their exposure to UV radiation according to the text?

Using protective clothing and sunblock Signup and view all the answers

Which lifestyle habit may help in lowering the risk of cancer?

Regularly exercising Signup and view all the answers

What happens during interphase in the cell cycle?

Normal growth and metabolism Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cells exit the cell cycle and go into G0?

Mature muscle cells Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of replicating DNA before cell division?

To ensure each new cell has its own copy of DNA Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of checkpoints in the cell cycle?

To prevent damage to the DNA before entering mitosis Signup and view all the answers

Which signals regulate the progression through the cell cycle?

Signals from nearby cells and endocrine glands Signup and view all the answers

What are the daughter cells produced in mitosis?

Identical to each other and to the original parent cell Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle includes G1, S, and G2?

Interphase Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of mitosis?

Replace old or dead cells Signup and view all the answers

What is a mutation?

A change in the DNA Signup and view all the answers

How do benign tumors differ from malignant tumors?

Malignant tumors can spread to other locations Signup and view all the answers

What role do tumor suppressor genes play in cancer prevention?

Function as checkpoints during the cell cycle Signup and view all the answers

Which factor increases the risk for certain cancers due to genetic predisposition?

Certain mutations at birth Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the common forms of cancer treatment involving the use of chemicals to inhibit cell division or kill cancer cells?

Chemotherapy Signup and view all the answers

How do cancer cells with mutations in tumor suppressor genes differ from normal cells?

They lack the ability to undergo apoptosis Signup and view all the answers

What causes cancer cells to divide uncontrollably through mitosis?

Mutations in genes involved in cell cycle regulation Signup and view all the answers

How do benign tumors differ from malignant tumors with respect to invasion and spread?

Malignant tumors can spread to new locations but do not invade nearby tissues. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of genetic predisposition in cancer incidence?

It predisposes individuals to an increased cancer risk. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cell cycle phases with their descriptions:

G1 phase = Cell carries out normal growth and metabolism S phase = DNA replication occurs G2 phase = Cell prepares for mitosis Mitosis (M) = Special type of cell division resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms related to cell division with their meanings:

Interphase = Includes G1, S, and G2 phases where the cell carries out its functions Mitosis = Process of cell division resulting in two daughter cells G0 phase = Phase where cells exit the cell cycle and no longer divide Checkpoints = Control points to ensure cell readiness for next stages Signup and view all the answers

Match the following statements about the cell cycle with their correct descriptions:

Cells in G0 phase = Exit the cell cycle and stop dividing Replication of DNA in interphase = Ensures each new cell has its own copy of DNA Mitosis results in genetically identical daughter cells = Helps in growth and tissue renewal Cell communication importance in cell cycle regulation = Signals from nearby cells dictate whether a cell should divide or not Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their associated actions in the cell cycle:

DNA replication = Occurs during S phase Cell communication signals = Regulate progression through the cell cycle Mitosis preparation = Happens during G2 phase Checkpoints function = Ensure cell is ready to proceed to next stages Signup and view all the answers

Match the following functions in the cell cycle with their corresponding descriptions:

Interphase activities = Normal growth, metabolism, and DNA replication Mitosis purpose = Resulting in two genetically identical daughter cells G0 phase action = Exiting the cell cycle and no longer dividing Checkpoints role = Ensuring DNA integrity and cell readiness for division Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cancer risk reduction strategies with their descriptions:

Wearing protective clothing and using sunblock = Reducing exposure to UV radiation Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables = Suggested for reducing risk of certain forms of cancer Avoiding foods that may contain carcinogens = Such as charred foods or foods cooked at high temperatures Exercising regularly = Suggested to reduce the risk of cancer Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cancer risk reduction strategies with their recommendations:

Avoiding cigarette smoke and air pollution = Due to presence of carcinogens Being mindful of alcohol consumption = Linked to certain forms of cancer Participating in recommended cancer screening = Includes colonoscopies and mammograms Asking your doctor about vaccines like HPV and Hepatitis B vaccines = To reduce risk of certain pathogen-associated cancers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following strategies for mitigating cancer risks with their practices:

Reducing exposure to UV radiation = By wearing protective clothing and using sunblock Avoiding foods that may contain carcinogens = Such as charred foods or foods cooked at high temperatures Participating in recommended cancer screening = Includes colonoscopies and mammograms Exercising regularly = As a way to reduce the risk of cancer Signup and view all the answers

Match the following dietary recommendations with their potential benefits:

Eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables = May reduce the risk of certain forms of cancer Avoiding foods that may contain carcinogens = Such as charred foods or foods cooked at high temperatures Being mindful of alcohol consumption = Linked to certain forms of cancer Avoiding cigarette smoke and air pollution = Due to presence of carcinogens Signup and view all the answers

Match the following lifestyle habits with their impact on cancer risk:

Participating in recommended cancer screening = May help in early detection for easier treatment Exercising regularly = May reduce the risk of cancer Being mindful of alcohol consumption = Linked to certain forms of cancer Asking your doctor about vaccines like HPV and Hepatitis B vaccines = To reduce risk of certain pathogen-associated cancers Signup and view all the answers

Match the following factors with their impact on the risk of developing cancer:

Spontaneous mutations = Mistakes made by the enzyme involved in DNA replication Chemical carcinogens = Damage the DNA (e.g. asbestos, benzene) Certain pathogens = Disease causing microbes (e.g. HPV) Radiation = High energy waves (e.g. X-rays and UV light) Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cancer treatments with their descriptions:

Surgery = Remove cancerous tissue Chemotherapy = Use chemicals to inhibit cell division or kill cancer cells Radiation = Use radiation to kill cancer cells Prevention = Various factors impacting risk for developing cancer Signup and view all the answers

Match the following mutations associated with cancer with their effects:

Mutations in cell cycle regulation genes = Uncontrolled cell division by mitosis Mutations in DNA repair genes = Inability to repair damaged DNA properly Mutations in tumor suppressor genes = Missing cell cycle 'stop signs' Mutations in normal cell signaling genes = Abnormal cell growth factor responses Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cancer characteristics with their definitions:

Benign tumors = Not cancerous, do not invade other tissues Tumor suppressor gene mutations = Inability to function properly in cell cycle regulation Metastasis = Spread and form new tumors in other body locations Genetic predisposition = Born with certain mutations increasing cancer risk Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cancer growth abilities with their descriptions:

Invasion of nearby tissues = Releasing enzymes degrading extracellular matrix proteins Angiogenesis promotion = Steady nutrient supply for constant cell division Metastasis process = Breaking away and forming new tumors in other body locations Adhesion interference = Enzymes degrading proteins involved in cell adhesion Signup and view all the answers

Match the following DNA mutation causes with their sources:

Spontaneous mutations = Mistakes during DNA replication Chemical carcinogens = Chemicals damaging DNA like asbestos and benzene Certain pathogens = Disease causing microbes like HPV Radiation = High energy waves like X-rays and UV light Signup and view all the answers

Match the following genetic effects on cancer risk with their outcomes:

Genetic predisposition = Increased risk for certain cancers due to born mutations Spontaneous mutations inheritance = Risk factor involving enzyme replication mistakes inheritance Pathogen-related genetic effects = Risk of certain cancers due to disease-causing microbe genetics Radiation-related risks inheritance = Risk factor due to high energy wave exposure inheritance Signup and view all the answers

Match the following cell signaling abnormalities with their effects on cancer cells:

Growth factor overproduction by cancer cells = Produce and respond to their own growth factors Constantly active growth factor receptors = Components of signal transduction pathways always 'on' Normal growth factor responses = Abnormalities in cell signaling pathways Signal transduction pathway mutations = Growth factor receptors always 'on' Signup and view all the answers

Match the items with their impact on cell cycle regulation:

Tumor suppressor gene mutations = Missing cell cycle 'stop signs' DNA repair gene mutations = Inability to repair damaged DNA properly Cell cycle regulation gene mutations = Uncontrolled cell division by mitosis Cell signaling gene mutations = Abnormal cell growth factor responses Signup and view all the answers

Match the items with their impact on tumor characteristics

Benign tumors = Not cancerous, do not invade other tissues. Tumor suppressor gene mutations = Inability to function properly in cell cycle regulation. Metastasis = Spread and form new tumors in other body locations. Genetic predisposition = Born with certain mutations increasing cancer risk. Signup and view all the answers