Biology quiz Flashcards
What are the 3 reasons for cell division?
Reproduction
Growth
Repair
What is the importance of cell division?
Every animal stars life as a fertilized egg (a single cell)
Living things become complex, multicellular organisms through cell division
What is Cell division for reproduction?
Every single-celled organism (like bacteria) use cell division to reproduce
What are the 2 types of reproduction?
Sexual
Asexual
What is Sexual reproduction
Sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces genetically varied offspring
Each parent contributes a gamete (sperm / egg cell) that contains half the DNA of other body cells
These gametes join during fertilization & then divide many times
What is Asexual reproduction?
Asexual reproduction involves one parent and produces genetically identical offspring
Every single-celled organism (like bacteria) use cell division to reproduce
Each time a bacterial cell divides, it becomes 2 new organisms
Some multicellular organisms can reproduce asexually (like plants)
What is cell division for growth?
As multicellular organisms grow, the number of cells increase
We have many small cells instead of fewer big cells to assist with chemical processes
Water & Chemicals need to be able to move into & out of cells quickly
What is diffusion?
The movement of chemicals from an area of higher to an area of lower concentration
What is Osmosis?
The movement of water molecules from an area of lower to higher concentration
What is cell division for repair?
When our bodies “heal”, cell division is happening
We replace millions of skin cells everyday
Each red blood cell is replaced approx. every 120 days
New cells fill in the gaps when we have a cut
What is Cancer
Cancer is when cells grow and divide out of control
It is caused by a change or mutation in the DNA that controls the cell cycle
If the mother cell has the mutation, all the daughter cells will have the mutation
What is Cancer growth?
The uncontrolled spread of Cancerous cells
Many Cancerous cells from a tumour
A malignant tumour is cancerous and will spread
What is a benign tumour?
A benign tumour is not cancerous and will not spread
What is a malignant tumour?
A malignant tumour is cancerous and will spread
Malignant tumours keep body cells from doing their job
For example, liver cancer will prevent lover cells from filtering out blood
Causes of Cancer?
Some cellular mutations are caused by carcinogens
What are Carcinogens?
Carcinogens are environmental factors that cause cancer
Examples:
Tobacco smoke causes 90% of lung cancers
What is Cancer screening?
This means checking for cancer even when there are no symptoms
Especially important if you have a family history of a particular cancer
Does not prevent cancer, but can catch it earlier
Examples of cancer Screening?
Checking moles for skin cancer
Self-breast exams
Regular pep tests
Lifestyle?
The following can help reduce the risk of getting cancer
Avoid tobacco
Lots of fruits & Veggies
regular exercise
Many healthy people develop cancer due to hereditary & environmental factors
Diagnosing Cancer?
Cancer symptoms can include swelling/ discomfort, lethargy, weight-loss or pain
If cancer is suspected, the doctor will order blood tests and/or imaging techniques