Cancer Quiz

Oncogenes are mutated forms of particular genes. Oncogenes can transform a cell into a tumor cell. Some tumor cells are benign, while others are malignant. How does the presence of an oncogene lead to the formation of a tumor?

• The oncogene codes for a mutated protein that inhibits ATP production.

• The oncogene codes for a mutated protein that cannot regulate cell division.

• The oncogene codes for a mutated protein that inhibits somatic cell growth.

• The oncogene codes for a mutated protein that cannot regulate antibodies.

Cells typically respond to DNA damage in one of three ways: (1) by ceasing to grow and divide until the damage is repaired, (2) by permanently ceasing to grow and divide, or (3) by dying. 

When a cell develops DNA damage in genes that regulate the cell cycle, however, the cell may continue to grow and divide uncontrollably without repairing the mutated genes. 

What condition can result from this unregulated cell division?

• allergy

• cancer

• heart disease

• common cold

Which BEST describes cancer?

• a lack of cell growth

• uncontrolled cell division

• when the cell pauses the cell cycle in interphase

• a disease where the cell contains no growth hormones

Most cells enter and exit the cell cycle based on internal and external factors. These factors regulate the rate that cells grow and divide. In some cases, cells stop responding to these regulatory factors. 

What condition can develop if cells stop responding to these regulatory factors?

• Fever

• Cancer

• Dehydration

• Muscle soreness

       When cells lose their ability to regulate the cell cycle, they can divide at an increased rate and form a mass of cells. What can this mass of cells develop into?

• an embryo

• a gland

• an organ

• a tumor

Self-Regulation: Rate your understanding of cancer on a scale of 1-4. Be honest, this is to help you and Mrs. Z.

If you are rating yourself at a 1-3, remember you can ALWAYS ask for help. Mrs. Z is available to meet before school, after school, Wednesday 5A, or by email/e-campus message!

• 1: I don't understand it at all.

• 2: I need help and more practice.

• 3. I mostly understand it

• 4. I completely understand it and I could teach it to someone else.