Podcast
Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson
Questions and Answers
What is cancer?
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?
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?
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?
Which project revealed that the human genome consists of 20,000-25,000 genes?
Signup and view all the answers
What do genes primarily control in organisms?
What do genes primarily control in organisms?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of mutations can trigger different types of cancers?
Which type of mutations can trigger different types of cancers?
Signup and view all the answers
What is the role of carcinogens in cancer development?
What is the role of carcinogens in cancer development?
Signup and view all the answers
Which type of cancer is more common according to WHO data?
Which type of cancer is more common according to WHO data?
Signup and view all the answers
How are inherited cancers different from sporadic cancers?
How are inherited cancers different from sporadic cancers?
Signup and view all the answers
How can early detection of cancer benefit patients?
How can early detection of cancer benefit patients?
Signup and view all the answers
Flashcards are hidden until you start studying
