Cancer/DNA/Protein Synthesis Review

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Cancer is ___________________.

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Unregulated cell division.

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A disorder in which some of the body's cells lose the ability to control growth is called ___________________.

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Cancer.

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A mass of rapidly dividing cells that can damage surrounding tissue is known as ___________________.

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Tumor.

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The site of mRNA translation in a cell is the ___________________.

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Ribosome.

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The two strands of nitrogenous bases in DNA are joined by which type of bond?

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Hydrogen bonds.

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA contains the instructions for building proteins.

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What is mRNA and its function?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein structure and function.

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What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?

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Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread, while malignant tumors are cancerous and can invade nearby tissues.

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What is the function of ribosomes in cells?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis where mRNA is translated into proteins.