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Genetics

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Set 12 Cancer And The Cell Cycle

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Question 1

(Multiple Choice)

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Which of the following statements about growth characteristics of cancer is FALSE?

A) Cells reproduce by mitosis.
B) Cells divide continuously.
C) Cells can be invasive.
D) Cells have the ability to form lumps.
E) Tumors begin in multiple cells at the same time.

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Question 2

(Multiple Choice)

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The development of cancer has been linked to all of the following EXCEPT

A) mutations.
B) exposure to carcinogens.
C) diet.
D) smoking cigarettes.
E) use of drugs.

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Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

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What is the normal function of a tumor suppressor gene?

A) It helps cells maintain the cytoplasm
B) It prevents protein assembly
C) It suppresses mutational events
D) It activates cellular division
E) It halts cellular division

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