DNA
contained within the nucleus of every cell within your body
genome
humans have how many chromosomes
23
what does not function, stick together, and has no contact inhibition
cancer cells
human genomes are comprised of linear places of DNA known as chromosomes
chromosomes
what produces two daughter cells genetically identical to the parent cell
mitosis
why is cancer lethal
metastasis, vascularization, blockages, and outcompetes healthy tissue
occurs before cell division
DNA Replication
creation of offspring from a single parent
asexual reproduction
how can you prevent cancer
healthy diet, exercise, avoid UV and Xray exposure, don't smoke, and get regular screenings
fold upon itself to attain its final shape and structure at the secondary and tertiary level and may join other polypeptides at the quaternary
polypeptide
offspring from fertilization
sexual reproduction
what are cancer treatments
surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, apoptosis inducers. angiogenesis inhibitors
Polymerase Chain Reaction
copies genes
when each gamete receives one copy of chromosome
meiosis
what causes cancer
inherited, random mutations during mitosis, mutations from environment