Cell Division and Cancer

​ ​ ​ (a)   cells only divide when growth factor proteins are present.

• Normal
• Mutated or cancerous

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Drag the description that best describe cell type.

Groups:

(a) Normal Cells

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(b) Mutated(cancer) Cellss

• Not attach to other cells

• Irregular jagged shape

• Regular round shape

• Attached to other cells

In lab, ​ (a)   will grow and divide when growth factor protein is abs

• cancerous cells
• normal cells

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A ​ (a)   cell spend most of its time in the Interphase of the cell cycle.

• normal
• mutated(cancerous)

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What are some common treatment options for cancer?

What makes it difficult to treat cancer?

• Cancerous cells can spread to other parts of the body

• Cancer is a deadly disease

• Cancer can be cured easily

• Cancer is caused by genetic mutations

What is cancer?

• A disease caused by mutated cells

• A disease caused by bacteria

• A disease caused by viruses

• A disease caused by fungi

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Advances in research and treatment have led to improved outcomes for many ___ patients.

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What is key to treating cancer?

• Early detection

• Surgery

• Chemotherapy

• Radiation therapy

What is the purpose of regulating the cell cycle?

• To ensure accuracy and prevent genetic mutations

• To speed up the cell division process

• To allow unrestricted cell growth

• To promote genetic diversity

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