Q. When cancer cells are grown in culture they do not form monolayers.

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Q. The two important compounds of serum that are necessary for cell culture are __________________

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Q. The immortality exhibited by the cancer cells is due to presence of _____________________

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Q. The cancer cells are protected from ___________________

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Q. Cancer cells depend on _________________ metabolic pathway.

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Q. When was it discovered that there is a correlation between cancer and the environment?

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Q. Which of the following is not a DNA tumor virus?

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Q. Certain agents may be converted to mutagenic compounds by the action of cellular enzymes.

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Q. Which of the following virus is associated with Kaposi’s sarcoma?

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Q. Which of the following is a stomach-dwelling bacterium?

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Q. Long-term use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) can reduce the risk of __________________

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Q. Cyclooxygenase-2 synthesizes _____________________

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Q. Cancer is monoclonal.

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Q. The most common solid tumors – breast, colon etc. arise in _____________ cells.

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Q. Leukemias usually arise from _________

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Q. The expression of telomerase on cancer cells can be considered an epigenetic change.

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Q. Which of the following is a test for detecting precancerous cells?

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Q. Oncogenes promote the growth of cancer cells.

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Q. Proto-oncogenes are possessed by the ______________________

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Q. The oncogenes act __________________

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