Biology: The Dynamics of Life, California Edition

Section 3: Control of the Cell Cycle

Control of the Cell Cycle

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According to the data in the graph. which type of cancer had the greatest difference between estimated new cases and estimated deaths?
A)Skin: melanoma
B)Skin: basal cell and squamous
C)Breast
D)Lung
2.
__________, found in yellow and orange and leafy green vegetables, may be one type of food that help prevent cancer.
A)Fats
B)Carotenoids
C)Genes
D)Vitamin E
3.
Which one of these statements is true?
A)Although they have conducted many studies, scientists have yet to find a link between healthy eating and lifestyle habits and the incidence of cancer.
B)Late-stage cancers cause disruptions in the functions of organs and organ systems.
C)Diets low in fiber and high in fat may help reduce the risks of developing different types of cancer.
D)Compared to the United States, Japan has a relatively high rate of breast cancer incidences.
4.
Which of these statements is NOT true?
A)Cancer deaths are not very prevalent in the United States.
B)Avoiding the use of tobacco is a healthy lifestyle choice that is known to reduce the risk of cancer.
C)Nutritionists and scientists have linked a diet high in fruits and vegetables as one way to reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.
D)Watch for skin color changes to a variety of colors such as red, dark blue, or gray, since this may be an indication of melanoma.
5.
Which part of the human body are most skin cancer cases found to develop on?
A)foot
B)face
C)abdomen
D)chest
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