BIO - RT (Terms)

Question 1

Ensures that all chromosomes have been replicated and aren’t damaged.

Answer 1

G2 Checkpoint

Question 2

Determines whether all the conditions are favourable for cell division to proceed.

Answer 2

G1 Checkpoint

Question 3

Cells continue dividing until they touch one another.

Answer 3

Density-dependent inhibition

Question 4

The physiological process through which new blood vessels form from pre-existing cells.

Answer 4

Angiogenesis

Question 5

New growth of tissue that serves no physiological function.

Answer 5

Neoplasm

Question 6

Extraction of sample cells or tissues for examination to determine the presence or extent of a disease.

Answer 6

Biopsy

Question 7

The goal of this is to stop or slow the growth of cancer cells. It is considered a systematic therapy.

Answer 7

Chemotherapy

Question 8

Promotes the progress of the cell to the next phase.

Answer 8

Positive regulator

Question 9

Cancer cells can also spread to the other parts of the body through the blood and lymph systems.

Answer 9

Metastasis

Question 10

Plays important roles in the control of the cell division and modulate transcription in response to several extra and intracellular cues.

Answer 10

Cyclin-dependent kinase

Question 11

A gene that in certain circumstances can transform a cell into a tumor cell.

Answer 11

Oncogene

Question 12

Prevents the cell from undergoing uncontrolled cell division.

Answer 12

Tumor-suppressor gene

Question 13

Determines whether all the sister chromatids are correctly attached to the spindle microtubules.

Answer 13

M Checkpoint

Question 14

It does not invade nearby tissue or spread to other parts of the body.

Answer 14

Benign

Question 15

Capable of invading into adjacent tissues, and may be capable of spreading to distant tissues.

Answer 15

Malignant

Question 16

Elements in the biomolecules structure of carbohydrates.

Answer 16

1. Carbon
2. Hydrogen
3. Oxygen

(CHO)

Question 17

Elements in the biomolecules structure of lipids.

Answer 17

1. Carbon
2. Hydrogen

(CH)

Question 18

Elements in the biomolecules structure of proteins.

Answer 18

1. Carbon
2. Hydrogen
3. Oxygen
4. Nitrogen

(CHON)

Question 19

Elements in the biomolecules structure of nucleic acids.

Answer 19

1. Carbon
2. Hydrogen
3. Oxygen
4. Nitrogen
5. Phosphate

(CHONP)

Question 20

Building block of carbohydrates.

Answer 20

Monosaccharide

Question 21

Building block of lipids,

Answer 21

Fatty acids

Question 22

Building block of proteins.

Answer 22

Amino acids

Question 23

Building block of nucleic acids.

Answer 23

Nucleotide

Question 24

Main function of carbohydrates.

Answer 24

Provide energy.

Question 25

Give at least two (2) functions of lipids.

Hint: I, P, S, E

Answer 25

1. Insulation
2. Palatability.
3. Structures the cell membrane.
4. Energy storage.

Question 26

Give at least two (2) functions of proteins.

Hint: R, T, S, D, C, M, S, C

Answer 26

1. Regulation
2. Transport
3. Structure
4. Defense
5. Catalysis (???)
6. Movement
7. Storage
8. Communication

Question 27

Main function of nucleic acids.

Answer 27

Provide genetic information.