Explain why each of the following is a risk factor for cancer:  age, loss-of-function mutations in repair or tumor-suppressor genes, certain viruses such as HPV, chemical mutagens, radiation/UV light

Q: d. a homozygous mutation that completely eliminates the coding region of a tumor suppressor gene e.…

A: Cancer is defined as a serious medical concern marked by uncontrolled cell divisions that result in…

Q: Please do the following on the topic of Cancer: -Identify type of pathway of your choosing(Neural…

A: Neural Pathway in Cancer:Disrupted Pathway: Neurotransmitters and Cancer ProgressionCancer and the…

Q: Table 23.3 lists occupation as an environmental factor associated withcancer. What occupations do…

A: Cancer is caused due to uncontrolled and abnormal division of the cells. They invade and destroy the…

Q: What is meant by the "two-hit" model of cancer development? Describe this theory in detail and…

A: Two-hit hypothesis : The "two-hit" hypothesis or model was first proposed by geneticist Alfred…

Q: In the process of metastasis, cancer cells break away from where they first formed (primary tumour)…

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Q: Cancers typically have which of the following in common?   Question 1 options:   abnormal nuclei…

A: Cancer cells are defined as the cells that grow and divide at a rapid rate abnormally.They are…

Q: Which of the following is a trait that is detrimental to cancer cell progression? Drug Resistance…

A: Cancer is the uncontrolled cell division or proliferation that is achieved due to the loss of cell…

Q: Carcinogens generate mutations in:   Question 17 options:   anti-oncogenes and tumor activation…

A: Carcinogens are substances or agents that have the potential to cause cancer in living organisms.…

Q: Explain the difference between a primary malignant tumor in the lung and a breast cancer metastasis…

A: Tumor is any abnormal tissue growth in any tissue of the body .

Q: Which genetic cancer predisposition syndrome is caused by germ-line mutations in the p53 gene and is…

A: P53 is the tumor suppressor protein (TP53 in humans) which is also described as the guardian of the…

Q: Provide in your own words what cancer is, your answer should include the loss of normal control…

A: All the cells undergo differentiation and regeneration in order to grow and develop.  They follow a…

Q: Cancer is a major public health problem.  Both inherited genes and environmental factors play a role…

A: Cancer has become a major global health issue for some time. Cancers occur by environmental…

Q: New cases of cancer are expected to increase in the ensuing years. How can estimating the future…

A: Cancer is a medical condition in which there is an uncontrolled growth of certain body cells and…

Q: Describe the role of the heredity in the development of cancer

A: Cancer is a condition in which the cells undergoes continuous cycle without stopping and doesn’t…

Q: Which combination of oncogenes and tumor suppressors is MOST likely to develop a tumor? 1) decreased…

A: Tumor is the characteristic feature of the abnormal cell division. The cell division rate is faster…

Q: O The RB gene is likely hypomethylated in this individual O This individual is at much higher risk…

A: Retinoblastoma is an ocular malignancy occurring during childhood, which can affect both eyes and is…

Q: Which of the following statements describing mutations causing cancer is false? Group of answer…

A: Mutation refers to  any change in base sequence  of DNA. Mutagen is physical or chemical agent that…

Q: Explain what it means when the developmental steps for cancer are “not obligatory” and give one…

A: Cancer is uncontrolled cell division and growth of cells. These tumors eventually start invading…

Q: Explain how cancer cells change and evolve during the development of cancer.

A: Cancer cells are cells that have gone awry, meaning they are no longer responsive to many of the…

Q: Explain how a person can inherit a predisposition to cancer.

A: In cancer biology, predisposition means the increased risk of developing cancer through inheritance…

Q: Briefly discuss tumorigenesis, cancer progression, and cancer treatments.

A: Tumors are masses of tissue that form as a result of aberrant, uncontrolled, disorganized, and…

Q: Describe the underlying causes of epigenetic changes associated with cancer.

A: DNA is the genetic material in most living organisms. It is the information hub of the cell that…

Q: relationship that may exist between mutations and cancer

A: Any permanent change occurring in the DNA base sequence is referred to as a mutation. The mutation…

Q: Which of the following is not a cancer risk factor.

A: Cancer is a disease which is characterized by the abnormal proliferation of living cells. It can…

Q: would directly target the ability of cancer cells to evade cell growth suppressors? (evading the…

A: What is VEGF? Many cells generate vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), formerly known as…

Q: Explain the following characteristics of an ideal tumor marker • Specificity for a single type of…

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Q: In your own words, what is angiogenesis and what is the importance of this process in cancer…

A: The creation of new blood vessels is known as angiogenesis. Endothelial cells, which cover the…