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What kills cancer cells by reversing the mutations that caused them to be cancer cells?
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Does cancer result from genetic mutations-?
Mutating Cells can be a source of Cancer, but not necessarily. All mutating cells do not cause Cancer.
What is the result of uncontrolled cell division that is often caused by mutations?
It depends where in the cell cycle things go wrong. Possibly apotosis (cell death), but given the way the question was worded I assume you are asking about uncontrolled cell division which is cancer.
What do cancer cells grow into?
Cancer cells are able to take over healthy cells due to multiple mutations in the genes. When the healthy cells become cancerous, the genetic information will be damaged and destroyed.
Why are mutations in reproductive cells so dangerous?
Mutations in reproductive cells (sperm/egg cell) can be caused by X rays and this can lead to birth defects.
What mutations that occur in body cells not involved in reproduction will not be passed on to the person offspring?
Cancer
In the cell cycle of typical cancer cells mutations have caused?
Uncontrolled growth
Can you get cancer if you get hit but your going through puberty?
No, this doesnt cause cancer. Cancers are caused by mutations of the normal cells, there is no mutation in puberty.
Does cancer result from genetic mutations-?
Mutating Cells can be a source of Cancer, but not necessarily. All mutating cells do not cause Cancer.
What is the reason for cancer?
Mutations in the DNA, which can either be spontaneous or caused by a carcinogen. Occurs on vital parts of a cells DNA, causing it to then replicate uncontrollably.
What are cancer mutations?
Some mutations cause cells to lose control over cell division
Is cancer an active or hidden virus?
Cancer is not a virus at all. Cancer is a class of diseases where cells proliferate (divide) uncontrollably. Cancer is usually caused by mutations in DNA either from carcinogens, radiation, chemicals, or infectious agents.
What is the result of uncontrolled cell division that is often caused by mutations?
It depends where in the cell cycle things go wrong. Possibly apotosis (cell death), but given the way the question was worded I assume you are asking about uncontrolled cell division which is cancer.
What is the relationship between DNA and cancer?
The relationship between Cancer and DNA cancer begins when mutations distrupt the normal cell cycle, causing cells to divide in an uncontrolled way.
Why are mutations in body cells NOT a source of genetic variation?
They happen after the organism has been born, and often lead to tumours and cancer (caused by carcinogens). Other types of mutations can be caused by mutagens, which mutate the DNA of a cell. It doesn't affect the DNA of every cell in the organism/ reproductive cells, so isn't passed on to offspring
What characterises a cancer promoter?
A cancer promoter causes cells with DNA mutations to multiply and become tumors.
What do cancer cells grow into?
Cancer cells are able to take over healthy cells due to multiple mutations in the genes. When the healthy cells become cancerous, the genetic information will be damaged and destroyed.
How does chemestry affect cancer?
Chemicals that do not cause cancer by themselves but can act with another chemical to cause cancer (cocarcinogens). Damage to DNA in cells can lead to cancer. ... Unrepaired DNA damage can lead to mutations, or changes, in genes, and mutations in certain genes can cause cancer. You can also inherit mutations.
