11. Cell Division

What is the primary difference between normal cell division and cancer cell division?

How are cancer cells different from normal cells?

How does the p53 protein help prevent the formation of cancer cells?

Which of the following is a primary risk factor for developing cancer?

p53 is a protein that can initiate apoptosis in a damaged cell. What is apoptosis?

Which of the following is known to increase an individual's chances of developing certain cancers?

Which of the following is a similarity between breast cancer and colorectal cancer?

How are malignant tumors different from benign tumors?

Which of the following is a true statement regarding gastric cancer?

Which of the following characteristics can be used to differentiate cancer cells from normal cells?

Which of the following terms refers to agents that increase the likelihood of developing cancer?

Which of the following can disrupt the normal progression of the cell cycle?

Both viruses and carcinogenic chemicals can cause tumors by __________.

How has the study of mitosis contributed to scientists' understanding of cancer?

Why doesn't cancer simply die off after a single rogue cell division?