Questions and Answers
What is cancer?
A group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of mutant body cells.
How are cancer cells metabolically different from normal cells?
They are more active and deprive normal cells of nutrients.
What is the function of genes in an organism?
Genes write almost all proteins and perform various cellular activities.
Which project revealed that the human genome consists of 20,000-25,000 genes?
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What do genes primarily control in organisms?
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Which type of mutations can trigger different types of cancers?
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What is the role of carcinogens in cancer development?
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Which type of cancer is more common according to WHO data?
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How are inherited cancers different from sporadic cancers?
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How can early detection of cancer benefit patients?
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