Mitosis PArt 2

Cancer is defined as the

• uncontrolled division of mutated cells

• normal division of cells

• normal DNA replication

• abnormal ATP synthesis

When it occurs at the proper time, programmed cell death (apoptosis)

• will disrupt homeostasis
• may cause defective genetic info to be passed to the next generation of cells
• is an important regulatory process that maintains the health of a multicellular organism
• can contribute to the development of cancer

Any substance that is known to cause cancer is called a

• Pathogen

• Biopsy

• Carcinogen

• Retrovirus

A non-cancerous tumor is

• Malignant

• Metastatic

• Benign

• Malign

Which of the following are known carcinogens?

CHOOSE ALL THAT APPLY!

• UV rays

• X-rays

• Certain viruses

• Eating fruits

• Smoking

An abnormal mass of cancer cells is called a 

• tumor

• cyst

• lesion

What contains all of the genetic information about the cell?

• cell wall

• cell membrane

• cytoplasm

• DNA

What is c?

• sister chromatids

• centromeres

What is B?

• tetrad

• centromere