Bellwork 11/9/15 How is cancer related to the cell cycle?
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5 4 Number your bellwork 1 - 6, and fill in the missing blanks. Human cells have 46 chromosomes. After the cell cycle is complete, each daughter cell is genetically identical, both daughter cells contain how many chromosomes? Chromosome 6
Youtube How do cancer cells behave differently from healthy ones? - George Zaidan
Essential Question What is uncontrollable cell division? Standard B.5D – Recognize that disruptions of the cell cycle lead to diseases such as cancer Pg 40
Cancer is a disorder in which some of the body’s own cells lose the ability to control growth.
Cancer cells do not respond to the signals that regulate the growth of most cells. Cancer cells divide uncontrollably and form masses of cells called tumors. Tumors are harmful because they damage surrounding tissues.
Cancer cells may break loose from tumors and spread (metastasis) throughout the body.
Cancer may be caused by tobacco, radiation, or viral infection. All cancers have one thing in common: The control over the cell cycle has broken down.
A large number of cancer cells have a defect in the p53 gene. The p53 gene normally halts the cell cycle until all chromosomes have been replicated.
Cancer Research Activity Today, you will learn about one of the most prevalent medical concerns of our time. You will learn the basics of what cancer is. Use the steps below to get to the site where you will find your information. Answer the questions in complete sentences. This is a grade, so – as always – do your very best! Part A Watch the video about cancer and answer the questions. “The Cell Cycle and Cancer” by the Amoeba Sisters on YouTube. Part B Go to the following site: Click on the link labeled “Learn about Cancer” in the top left of the page. Click on the link labeled “Cancer Basics” on the right side of the page under the “Learn about cancer topics”. Click on the “What is Cancer?” tab under the “Understanding Cancer” Section. Pg 41