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What is cancer?
What is cancer?
Cancer is a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of mutant body cells.
How do mutant body cells in cancer affect normal body cells?
How do mutant body cells in cancer affect normal body cells?
Mutant body cells in cancer are more metabolically active, depriving normal body cells of nutrients and essential requirements.
Why is cancer considered the second leading cause of death?
Why is cancer considered the second leading cause of death?
Cancer is the second leading cause of death after cardiovascular diseases due to its uncontrolled growth and spread of mutant cells.
What is genetics?
What is genetics?
How many genes are estimated to be in the human genome according to the Human Genome Project?
How many genes are estimated to be in the human genome according to the Human Genome Project?
What specific characteristics do genes define in an organism?
What specific characteristics do genes define in an organism?
What role do mutations play in cancer initiation?
What role do mutations play in cancer initiation?
How can cancer be classified based on mutations in cancer-associated genes?
How can cancer be classified based on mutations in cancer-associated genes?
What are the common types of cancers according to the WHO?
What are the common types of cancers according to the WHO?
What are the sources of carcinogens that can lead to mutations?
What are the sources of carcinogens that can lead to mutations?
How does Inherited Cancer differ from Sporadic Cancer?
How does Inherited Cancer differ from Sporadic Cancer?
What is the significance of Cancer Genetics in biological sciences?
What is the significance of Cancer Genetics in biological sciences?
