Which of the following statements describing mutations causing cancer is false? Group of answer choices They are mostly inherited mutations They are common in cells that are highly regulated by hormones They can be induced by infectious agents

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A: Oncogene is the set of genes that if mutated or triggered due to overexpression can cause cancer. In…

Q: Which of the following is the best example of a tumor promoter? A chemical that allows cells to…

A: Answer : Option B- a chemical that activates mTOR.  Tumour promotors are agents or chemicals that…

Q: Cisplatin is an anticancer drug that exerts its effects by creating DNA adducts and damaging DNA.…

A: Cisplatin is a well-known anticancer drug widely used in the treatment of various malignancies,…

Q: A large medical center's oncology program reported an increased number of cases of pancreatic cancer…

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Q: Which of the following are ways that two cells with the same DNA might turn into different types of…

A: Although all cells in an organism contain the same genetic material, they differentiate into…

Q: Which of the following is NOT accurate? The gain of function mutation of just one copy of a tumor…

A: Tumour suppressor genes are the ones that inhibit cell survival and proliferation—these genes code…

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: Which of the following statements are true about the rate of mutation in tumor cells (select all…

A: Chromosome rearrangements, which occur at high rates due to aneuploidy, an aberrant chromosome…

Q: A patient was paralyzed after a serious car accident that damaged their spinal cord. The physician…

A: Stem cells can be differentiated into any cell type like can give rise to brain cells or blood…

Q: The Bax gene, codes for a cytosolic protein that plays an important role in apoptosis. Growth factor…

A: Bax gene Bcl-2-associated X protein which is pro-apoptotic member of the Bcl-2 gene family. Cell…

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Q: In a cancer research lab,normal cells have specific biomarker AAP1 while cancer cell display SSR1…

A: Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in a body. Cancer arises as a result of…

Q: Which of the following mutations is likely to be associated with development of cancer? Loss of SMO…

A: The cells are basic structural and functional units of life. The human body contains many types of…

Q: Which of the following do cancer cells rely on to be able to divide indefinitely? tumor suppressors…

A: Cancer is defined as the biological disorder in which the cells undergo uncontrolled growth and cell…

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: Mutated genes that promote cell proliferation are called:   Question 23 options:…

A: Proto-oncogenes:Proto-oncogenes are normal genes that regulate cell growth, division, and…

Q: Why are cancers considered to be clonal in origin? O A They are considered clonal in origin because…

A: Cancer- It is a group of diseases that is commonly related to the uncontrolled proliferation of…

Q: Gene therapy (or cell therapy) is the name of a newer type of cancer treatment. Describe an example…

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Q: Did Steve Job's cancer metastasize during the nine months he tried holistic treatments rather than…

A: Steve Job,the co-founder of Apple Inc.,had discovered cancer in pancreas during a CT scan in…

Q: Which of the following must scientists understand in order to create effective cancer treatments?…

A: Effective cancer treatment in the order of b a d c. b. Where cancer originated : Scientists first…

Q: Proteins/peptides exclusively expressed by tumor cells are termed as                  a. tumor…

A: Cancers are caused by mutations in the gene sequence of the tumor suppressor gene or protooncogene…

Q: The introduction of normal gene to the cell of a patient in order to replace defective one is called…

A: When a particular mutation is introduced in the DNA of an individual, the instructions code by the…

Q: Write an 800-word essay on debunking this myth about cancer from "Myth Buster by Ted Koren 2012…

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Q: For the normal cell to become a cancer cell, mutations should take place in protooncogenes to become…

A: Cancer cells divide incessantly, producing solid tumors or infiltrating the bloodstream with…

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: Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers among women. The exact cause of breast cancer is…

A: Breast cancer is a disease characterized by the abnormal growth of cells in the breast tissue.…

Q: The belief that rare mutations within a single cell allow it bypass growth barriers to become…

A: Driver Mutations: These are genetic changes that directly drive growth to cells, allowing them to…

Q: The image below depicts which type of cancer treatment?   a gene therapy b surgery c radiation d…

A: Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled and unchecked growth of cells, leading to the…

Q: How do silent mutations generally affect the function of the protein encoded by the mutated gene?…

A: Silent mutations are a type of point mutation that occur when a nucleotide substitution in DNA does…

Q: Cancer can arise spontaneously, but it can also be induced as a result of environmental factors such…

A: Cancer is a collection of diseases characterized by abnormal and uncontrolled growth. Cancer arises…

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: Which of the following can occur when genes are not expressed properly it can result in uncontrolled…

A: Introduction:-  Genes code for specific proteins which do their respective functions.The expression…

Q: Which of these events do you think is likely to promote tumorigenesis in affected cells? Group of…

A: Tumorigenesis is the process of forming a tumor, which is an abnormal growth of cells.

Q: Which type of mutation would NOT be involved in the inactivation of a tumor suppressor gene?

A: Normal cell growth in body is controlled by -  1. Protooncogene or cellular oncogene - Protooncogene…

Q: Cancer is a disease that results in uncontrolled cell division. Cancer cells have lost their ability…

A: Cancer cells have mutations that inhibit apoptosis and increase cell division to a significant…

Q: Human embryonic stem cells are thought to have the potential to provide new treatments for many…

A: Human embryonic stem cells are thought to have the potential to provide new treatments for many…

Q: Of the following choices a loss of function mutation would most lukely contribute to cancer onset if…

A: Normal DNA contains a particular sequence of DNA. If the sequence of DNA is changed due to external…

Q: Products of proto-oncogenes and tumor-suppressor genes can be     growth factors and growth factor…

A: Normal DNA contains a particular sequence of DNA. If the sequence of DNA is changed due to external…

Q: Which of the following chromosomal changes would be LEAST likely to cause the development of cancer?…

A: Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably.…

Q: What specific types of cells do chemotherapy medications target to destroy? cells with cancer…

A: Chemotherapy is an effective treatment against cancer and includes a variety of drugs involved in…