2.4- disruptions to the cell cycle causes disease Flashcards
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Cancer
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a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably as a result pf failure oof cell cycle regulation
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Proto-oncogenes
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stimulate cell division, when mutated become cancer causing oncogenes
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Tumor suppressor
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prevents cancer by slowing down cell division
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Physical Mutagen
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cause DNA damage through physical factors, often leading to structural changes in the DNA molecule
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Examples of physical factors
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heat, ionizing radiation (x rays, gamma rays)
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Chemical Mutagent
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alter DNA structure by interfering with base pairing, causing incorrect DNA replication
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Examples of Chemical factors
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smoking, gas
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Biological Agent
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living organisms or viruses that alter DNA by inserting their genetic material into the host genome
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Examples of biological factors
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Viruses, Bacteria
