Mutations and Cancer
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Mutations and Cancer

Investigate the causes and consequences of gene and chromosomal mutations. Understand the multi-step development of cancer.

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Investigate the causes and consequences of gene and chromosomal mutations. Understand the multi-step development of cancer.

Key Questions

  1. What are the different types of gene mutations?
  2. How do mutations lead to the development of cancer?
  3. What are the roles of proto-oncogenes and tumor suppressor genes?

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