Question 1

Many specialized cells,such as white blood cells,____.

Accepted Answer

A)  remain in G0 until stimulated by external signals to reenter the cell cycle and divide 
B)  remain in S until hormonal signals cause the cell to reenter the cell cycle and divide 
C)  divide continuously and never transition to G0 
D)  mutate into other cell types by signals from bone marrow cells 
E)  skip anaphase in order to avoid the high likelihood of mutation during this phase of mitosis 
A)  remain in G0 until stimulated by external signals to reenter the cell cycle and divide 
B)  remain in S until hormonal signals cause the cell to reenter the cell cycle and divide 
C)  divide continuously and never transition to G0 
D)  mutate into other cell types by signals from bone marrow cells 
E)  skip anaphase in order to avoid the high likelihood of mutation during this phase of mitosis A

Question 2

Epigenetics is the study of heritable alterations in gene expression caused by ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  mechanisms that do not alter any DNA sequence 
B)  the mutation of a single gene 
C)  translocations between alleles 
D)  environmental factors 
E)  replication and then improper repair of DNA coding mistakes 
A)  mechanisms that do not alter any DNA sequence 
B)  the mutation of a single gene 
C)  translocations between alleles 
D)  environmental factors 
E)  replication and then improper repair of DNA coding mistakes A

Question 3

Formation of ____________________ is an intermediate stage in the development of colon cancer.

Accepted Answer

polyps

Question 4

A characteristic of all cancers is that ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  the cells divide continuously 
B)  they have a benign form and a deadly form 
C)  several mutations in several different genes are required in order for cancer to develop 
D)  they are always due to a chromosome disjunction mutation 
E)  the rapid proliferation of cells is required 
A)  the cells divide continuously 
B)  they have a benign form and a deadly form 
C)  several mutations in several different genes are required in order for cancer to develop 
D)  they are always due to a chromosome disjunction mutation 
E)  the rapid proliferation of cells is required

Question 5

Cancer-causing mutations of the cell cycle ____.

Accepted Answer

A)  increase the speed of the cycle 
B)  cause the cell to bypass checkpoints in the cycle 
C)  eliminate one or more stages of the cycle 
D)  interfere with S phase of the cycle 
E)  stop the cycle and cause a build-up of cell toxins 
A)  increase the speed of the cycle 
B)  cause the cell to bypass checkpoints in the cycle 
C)  eliminate one or more stages of the cycle 
D)  interfere with S phase of the cycle 
E)  stop the cycle and cause a build-up of cell toxins

Question 6

Abnormal epigenetic patterns of DNA ____________________ are associated with many types of cancer,and the removal of ____________________ groups can activate genes involved with cell growth and can increase genomic instability.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Abnormal epigenetic patterns of DNA ____________________ are...

Question 7

One of the steps in converting normal cells into cancerous cells may be the ____________________ and silencing of both copies of the NOEY2 gene.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the steps in converting normal...

Question 8

All the cells in a cancerous tumor are ____________________ directly descended from one cell.

Accepted Answer

The answer of All the cells in a cancerous tumor...

Question 9

The five-year survival rate of ____________________ cancer is only 13%.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The five-year survival rate of ____________________ cancer...

Question 10

Radiation and chemotherapy are the best treatments for cancer because they are very specific and destroy only cancerous cells.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The mutant BRCA1 gene imparts a dominantly inherited predisposition to breast cancer.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A(n)____________________ between chromosome 9 and chromosome 22 in chronic myelogenous leukemia results in a Philadelphia chromosome.

Accepted Answer

translocation
chromo

Question 13

An autosomal dominant trait called familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)results in the development of polyps and benign growths in the colon and is coupled with ____________________ instability.

Accepted Answer

chromosoma

Question 14

A cellular molecular pathway by which an external signal is converted into a functional response is called ____________________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A cellular molecular pathway by which an...

Question 15

About ____ of all cancer cases have a hereditary component.

Accepted Answer

A)  1% to 3% 
B)  5% to 10% 
C)  10% to 15% 
D)  15% to 20% 
E)  25% to 35% 
A)  1% to 3% 
B)  5% to 10% 
C)  10% to 15% 
D)  15% to 20% 
E)  25% to 35%

Question 16

There are no direct-to-consumer genetic tests available that screen for breast cancer susceptibility.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

One of the properties of cancer is its ability to spread,or ____________________,to other sites in the body.

Accepted Answer

The answer of One of the properties of cancer is...

Question 18

Cancer causing mutations are always the result of chromosomal rearrangements.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Drug therapies that target only cancer cells rather than all dividing cells in the body stop the growth of cancer by blocking the action of ____________________ proteins on the growth and division on malignant cells.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Drug therapies that target only cancer cells...

Question 20

During metabolism,cancer-causing ____ are generated.

Accepted Answer

A)  BRCA1 genes 
B)  methyl amines 
C)  reactive oxygen species (ROS) 
D)  BCR-ABL proteins 
E)  mutated tRNA fragments 
A)  BRCA1 genes 
B)  methyl amines 
C)  reactive oxygen species (ROS) 
D)  BCR-ABL proteins 
E)  mutated tRNA fragments

Many specialized cells,such as white blood cells,____.

Epigenetics is the study of heritable alterations in gene expression caused by ____.

Formation of ____________________ is an intermediate stage in the development of colon cancer.

A characteristic of all cancers is that ____.

Cancer-causing mutations of the cell cycle ____.

Abnormal epigenetic patterns of DNA are associated with many types of cancer,and the removal of groups can activate genes involved with cell growth and can increase genomic instability.

One of the steps in converting normal cells into cancerous cells may be the ____________________ and silencing of both copies of the NOEY2 gene.

All the cells in a cancerous tumor are ____________________ directly descended from one cell.

The five-year survival rate of ____________________ cancer is only 13%.

Radiation and chemotherapy are the best treatments for cancer because they are very specific and destroy only cancerous cells.

The mutant BRCA1 gene imparts a dominantly inherited predisposition to breast cancer.

A(n)____________________ between chromosome 9 and chromosome 22 in chronic myelogenous leukemia results in a Philadelphia chromosome.

An autosomal dominant trait called familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)results in the development of polyps and benign growths in the colon and is coupled with ____________________ instability.

A cellular molecular pathway by which an external signal is converted into a functional response is called ____________________.

About ____ of all cancer cases have a hereditary component.

There are no direct-to-consumer genetic tests available that screen for breast cancer susceptibility.

One of the properties of cancer is its ability to spread,or ____________________,to other sites in the body.

Cancer causing mutations are always the result of chromosomal rearrangements.

Drug therapies that target only cancer cells rather than all dividing cells in the body stop the growth of cancer by blocking the action of ____________________ proteins on the growth and division on malignant cells.

During metabolism,cancer-causing ____ are generated.

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes from Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

The Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cytogenetics - Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

The Structure - Replication - and Chromosomal Organization of DNA

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Genome Alterations - Mutation and Epigenetics

An Introduction to Genetic Technology

Biotechnology and Society

Genomes and Genomics

Reproductive Technology - Genetic Testing - and Gene Therapy

Genes and The Immune System

Genetics of Behavior

Population Genetics and Human Evolution

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Exam 12: Genes and Cancer

Many specialized cells,such as white blood cells,____.

Epigenetics is the study of heritable alterations in gene expression caused by ____.

Formation of ____________________ is an intermediate stage in the development of colon cancer.

A characteristic of all cancers is that ____.

Cancer-causing mutations of the cell cycle ____.

Abnormal epigenetic patterns of DNA ____________________ are associated with many types of cancer,and the removal of ____________________ groups can activate genes involved with cell growth and can increase genomic instability.

One of the steps in converting normal cells into cancerous cells may be the ____________________ and silencing of both copies of the NOEY2 gene.

All the cells in a cancerous tumor are ____________________ directly descended from one cell.

The five-year survival rate of ____________________ cancer is only 13%.

Radiation and chemotherapy are the best treatments for cancer because they are very specific and destroy only cancerous cells.

The mutant BRCA1 gene imparts a dominantly inherited predisposition to breast cancer.

A(n)____________________ between chromosome 9 and chromosome 22 in chronic myelogenous leukemia results in a Philadelphia chromosome.

An autosomal dominant trait called familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP)results in the development of polyps and benign growths in the colon and is coupled with ____________________ instability.

A cellular molecular pathway by which an external signal is converted into a functional response is called ____________________.

About ____ of all cancer cases have a hereditary component.

There are no direct-to-consumer genetic tests available that screen for breast cancer susceptibility.

One of the properties of cancer is its ability to spread,or ____________________,to other sites in the body.

Cancer causing mutations are always the result of chromosomal rearrangements.

Drug therapies that target only cancer cells rather than all dividing cells in the body stop the growth of cancer by blocking the action of ____________________ proteins on the growth and division on malignant cells.

During metabolism,cancer-causing ____ are generated.

A Perspective on Human Genetics

Cells and Cell Division

Transmission of Genes from Generation to Generation

Pedigree Analysis in Human Genetics

The Inheritance of Complex Traits

Cytogenetics - Karyotypes and Chromosome Aberrations

Development and Sex Determination

The Structure - Replication - and Chromosomal Organization of DNA

Gene Expression and Gene Regulation

From Proteins to Phenotypes

Genome Alterations - Mutation and Epigenetics

An Introduction to Genetic Technology

Biotechnology and Society

Genomes and Genomics

Reproductive Technology - Genetic Testing - and Gene Therapy

Genes and The Immune System

Genetics of Behavior

Population Genetics and Human Evolution

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Abnormal epigenetic patterns of DNA are associated with many types of cancer,and the removal of groups can activate genes involved with cell growth and can increase genomic instability.