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Cellular Disease, Cancer, and Mutations: How DNA Changes Drive Uncontrolled Cell Growth
Learners will explore how genetic mutations in key regulatory genes lead to cancer, and how the body's protective mechanisms work to prevent uncontrolled cell division.
What You'll Learn
Cancer develops when DNA mutations disrupt normal cell division control.
Oncogenes accelerate division while tumor suppressor genes normally prevent it.
Carcinogens, radiation, and viruses are environmental factors causing mutations.
Apoptosis and DNA repair mechanisms protect cells from becoming cancerous.
What You'll Practice
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Students analyze how mutations in regulatory genes lead to cancer.
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Learners distinguish oncogenes, tumor suppressors, and carcinogen effects.
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Practice questions cover metastasis, apoptosis, and cancer treatment concepts.
Why This Matters
Understanding how genetic mutations cause cancer equips students with essential scientific literacy for making informed health decisions and pursuing careers in medicine and biological research.
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DNA Mutations
Oncogenes
Tumor Suppressors
Apoptosis
Metastasis
