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Our bodies are constantly regenerating cells. I believe all cells are identical as they begin to grow and at some point in their growth cycle they take on an identity which is mapped out in the cells DNA, so cells all "look" alike and then become a lung cell, a liver cell, a skin cell,... so something triggers the cell to change and grow into a specific type of cell. Cancer results when that cell does not change into the needed cell and instead grows out of control. This can be caused by damage to the cells DNA. We know radiation can damage DNA. It is believed solar radiation from to much sun exposer can result in skin cancer. Most people to not realize radioactive material in tobacco is the cause of smokers getting lung cancer. radiation is only one know cause of cancer, I believe we do not know what causes most cells to become cancerous and not grow normally . Maybe a geneticists could expand on my answer
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∙ 11y agoWe have genes that can suppress tumor development. If these are damaged or mutated, some studies indicate tumors and cancer can be more likely to develop. See more in the related questions about p53.
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∙ 14y agomutations can prevent tumor supresors from working, therefore cells with damaged DNA keep dividing and they dont stop.
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∙ 12y agoit can be inherited from family members
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How is cancer related to meiosis?
Mitosis is a form of cell division. Cancer is a mutation in cell division, generally in such a way that cell divide too often and are unregulated and end up developing a mass. Those cells also carry the mutation and those cells divide and create new mutated cells, on and on and on.
What type of disease is when one cell mutates?
it's normal for cells to mutate. Mutation is what made evolution possible. Of course you should not get enough mutation to get cancer. Mutation can also cause disease and cancer, so it can also be a bad thing.
What could be a harmful mutation?
A mutation in a gene that would predispose someone to a deadly disease, such as breast or ovarian cancer.
What is an example of what a mutation can cause?
Mutations can cause diseases such as cancer
How does a mutation in a sex cell differ from a mutation in a non- sex cell?
A mutation in a sex cell may be passed on to an offspring. A mutation in a somatic (body) cell cannot be passed on to an offspring, but can potentially cause cancer in the person who has the mutation.
How mutations and cancer related?
A mutation of a cell is the reason Cancer is started.
Should you have Cancer?
No, Cancer is a mutation. It is not normal.
What disease can a gene mutation cause?
usually cancer
What is caused by genetic mutation?
cancer
What is an example of a mutation?
cancer or a tumor
How can you get feet cancer?
You can have cancer anywhere there are cells; where there are cells, there is a possibility of a mutation that causes cancer.
What starts cancer?
Radioactivity and mutation in your cells
What is the element for cancer?
Your question makes no sense. Cancer is mutation of normal cells.
What are problems related to growth and development?
leptospirosis,anemia,cancer,breast cancer..Tama yan...check niyo pa sa lahat
How is cancer related to meiosis?
Mitosis is a form of cell division. Cancer is a mutation in cell division, generally in such a way that cell divide too often and are unregulated and end up developing a mass. Those cells also carry the mutation and those cells divide and create new mutated cells, on and on and on.
Which mutation can disrupt the control of cell reproduction?
Cancer
What mutation causes skin cancer?
gamma radiation
