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Overview of Cancer Genetics

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What is cancer?

A group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of mutant body cells. (correct)

A disease that only affects the cardiovascular system.

A condition that strengthens the normal body cells.

A single disease caused by normal body cells.

How are cancer cells metabolically different from normal cells?

They are more active and deprive normal cells of nutrients. (correct)

They have higher resistance to DNA damage/repair.

They are less efficient in depriving nutrients from normal cells.

They have reduced activity.

What is the function of genes in an organism?

Genes play no role in an organism's development.

Genes define all characteristics of an organism except eye color.

Genes write almost all proteins and perform various cellular activities. (correct)

Genes are only responsible for eye color.

Which project revealed that the human genome consists of 20,000-25,000 genes?

The Human Genome Project Signup and view all the answers

What do genes primarily control in organisms?

Eye color Signup and view all the answers

Which type of mutations can trigger different types of cancers?

Acquired Mutations Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of carcinogens in cancer development?

Trigger mutations that lead to cancer Signup and view all the answers

Which type of cancer is more common according to WHO data?

Breast Cancer Signup and view all the answers

How are inherited cancers different from sporadic cancers?

Inherited cancers affect germ cells. Signup and view all the answers

How can early detection of cancer benefit patients?

Allow clinicians to provide more effective treatment Signup and view all the answers