16 Questions
Which term describes the abnormal mass of tissue that grows faster than normal tissues?
Neoplasia
What is the main difference between benign and malignant neoplasms?
Metastasis
What is the characteristic feature of malignant neoplasms in terms of growth rate?
Rapid growth
What is the suffix typically used to name benign neoplasms arising from fibroblasts?
-Oma
Which condition results from an X-linked recessive deficiency of Factor 8 or Factor 9?
Haemophilia A & B
What is the term for a secondary neoplasm that is anatomically discontinuous with the primary neoplasm?
Metastasis
What is the main function of DNA?
To encode the creation of proteins
Which of the following is a Pyrimidine base found in DNA?
Thymine (T)
How are the two chains in a DNA molecule oriented?
Antiparallel
Which genetic disorder is caused by a mutation in the CFTR gene?
Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
What is the function of RNA in relation to DNA?
Acts as a messenger for protein synthesis
How are genes related to proteins in the context of genetics?
Each gene encodes a specific protein
Which base in DNA only bonds with Adenine?
Thymine (T)
What is the significance of hydrogen bonds between base pairs in DNA?
They stabilize the structure of the DNA double helix
What is the role of DNA replication before cell division?
To ensure accurate genetic blueprints are passed on to daughter cells
What does RNA use instead of Thymine found in DNA?
Uracil
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