DNA
Cell Cycle
Cancer
100
The structure of DNA is referred to as -
A double helix
100
What are the three phases of interphase and what phase comes after interphase
100
Uncontrollable cell division/growth leads to the formation of a ball of cells. What is this ball of cells referred to as -
A tumor
200
The order/sequence of what part of the DNA molecule determines all of our traits/characteristics (hint: think about A T C G)
Nitrogenous bases
200
Identify this stage of mitosis:
Metaphase - chromosomes lined up in the middle
200
What disease is linked to uncontrollable cell division/growth
Cancer
300
What is the correct complementary DNA strand for the segment shown:
3’ A G G T C A G G T 5’
5' T C C A G T C C A 3'
300
Identify this stage of mitosis:
Anaphase - chromosomes are separating and moving to opposite poles of the cell
300
What are three behaviors that increase the risk of developing cancer
Smoking, unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, long-term exposure to UV radiation (sunlight), alcohol use, etc.
400
What are the complimentary base pairs?
A-T C-G
400
What is happening during the S Phase of interphase?
DNA synthesis - more DNA is being made
400
What is the difference between a benign tumor and a malignant tumor
Malignant tumors spread while benign tumors do not
500
What is the correct complementary DNA strand for the segment shown:
3’ T C G A C C T G A 5’
5' A G C T G G A C T 3'
500
Another term that can be used to describe mitosis is -
Cell Division
500
How does Dr. Gdovin treat cancer at UTSA?
Gives a drug and shines a light on it. The cancers cells become very acidic and burst