PBS 2.2.1-2.2.2

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The process to go from DNA to mRNA is _______

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transcription

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What is cancer?

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Uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells.

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Each identical side of a chromosome is the _______________

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chromatid

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Cancer can be defined as ___________ tumors that invade other tissues and spread to other parts of the body in a process called ____________.

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malignant; metastasis

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What is occurring in this picture?

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Transcription

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What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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Define transcription in the context of genetics.

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.

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What is the difference between benign and malignant tumors?

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Benign tumors do not invade surrounding tissues or spread, while malignant tumors do.

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What is metastasis?

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Metastasis is the spread of cancer cells from the original tumor to other parts of the body.

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What is the function of the ribosome in protein synthesis?

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The ribosome is the site where mRNA is translated into a protein.