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Question 1

Cancer cells

Answer 1

A cell that divides uncontrollably
Developers when change occurs that affects cell division
Caused by mutation, change in cells DNA
Ultraviolet radiation and smoking can cause mutations
Some are inherited

Question 2

Cancer cell traits

Answer 2

Make exact copies of themselves 
Do not stop reproducing 
Do not stick to other cells
Behave independently 
May move to another location of the body

Question 3

Normal cells

Answer 3

Make exact copies using mitosis
Last for around 50-60 cell divisions
Stick together to form masses of cells as appropriate
Self destruct when too old or damaged

Question 4

Apoptosis

Answer 4

The regulated controlled death of a cell

Question 5

Cell cycle

Answer 5

Repeating cycle of events in the life of a cell in which it grows and prepares for division

Question 6

Mitosis

Answer 6

Stage of the cell cycle in which the cell divides into two new daughter cells