Exam 24: Cancer Cells

During microscopic examination of potential cancer cells, some of the cells are graded as anaplastic. This means they

The scientist(s)awarded a Nobel prize 50 years after discovering viral oncogenesis was/were

Some compounds are themselves not carcinogens, but rather metabolic activity on the compound produces intermediates that are carcinogenic. This process is known as

Telomere integrity in cancer cells is the result of

The group of proteins associated with the binding of cells to the extracellular matrix are the

Hereditary retinoblastoma is the result of a(n)in the RB gene of chromosome #13 in both homologs.

The normal RB gene functions as

The individual credited for coining the term cancer is

Changes in gene action that are often associated with cancer cells are known as changes.

A tumor is actively producing both VEGF and FGF, factors associated with angiogenesis. However, no network of blood vessels to the tumor has been established in spite of the fact that blood vessels are nearby. This observation most likely suggests

Familial adenomatous polyposis coli (APC)is characterized by a small deletion in chromosome #5. In which cells is this deletion present in affected individuals?

The viral oncogene associated with the Rous sarcoma virus is

Changes in an organism that are the result of changes in gene action(s)are known as

Which of the following statements regarding cancer is FALSE?

In actively dividing cancer cells, often results, as three or more poles may be present during mitosis.

and have been demonstrated to trigger DNA mutation associated with particular geographical cancers.

Judah Folkman used which model to discern the relationship between tumor growth and angiogenesis?

Aneuploidy (the gain or loss of chromsomes)is associated with which protein molecule in cancer cells?

In a normal cell, cell death typically occurs in which phase of the cell cycle?

The correct order of events in metastasis of a cancer is