Task 3

Question 1

Define the term cancer

Answer 1

Cancer is a mass build up of cells which have reproduced too fast, mutation can occur.

Question 2

Describe the process of DNA replication

Answer 2

opening of the double helix and separation of the DNA strands
the priming of the template strand
the assembly of the new DNA segment

Question 3

Define mitosis

Answer 3

process by which a single parent cell divides to make two new daughter cells

Question 4

Stages of mitosis

Answer 4

prophase metaphase anaphase and telophase

Question 5

What is the cell cycle

Answer 5

Process of chromosomes and other cells material double to make two daughter cells

Question 6

What are the stages of the cells cycle

Answer 6

Interphase- G1 G2 and S phase
M phase - mitosis

Question 7

What are the functions and checkpoints of each stage

Answer 7

G1- replicates DNA, dna check and size check
G2- preparation for mitosis, cell size
S- Cell replication

Question 8

What are the hallmarks of a cencer cell

Answer 8

Metastasis

Question 9

Define malignant and benign tumors

Answer 9

Malignant tumors are fast growing and replicated quickly
Benign are slow growing and non invasive