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Pages 117-120

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... CARCINOGENESIS Multistep process of abnormal cell growth culminating in cancer. CARCINOMA Malignant tumor derived from epithelial tissue (outermost covering or lining of all free surfaces of the body)
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From page 118...
... divides, such that two daughter cells are produced with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cells. MONOCLONAL ANTIBODIES Highly specific and pure antibodies, obtained through the use of recombinant DNA technology, that attach to individual sites on the surface of a protein.
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... RECOMBINANT DNA TECHNOLOGY The methodology and techniques involved in forming hybrid molecules under laboratory conditions by splicing segments of DNA and rejoining them in a novel arrangement. REPLICATION Refers to both self-synthesis of DNA and synthesis of RNA by DNA.
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... . TUMORIGENESIS The induction of a benign or malignant growth of abnormal cells.
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Key Terms

  • protein biosynthesis
  • dna technology
  • recombinant dna
  • lymph nodes
  • amino acids

  • abnormal cells
  • amino acid
  • retroviruses undergo
  • host cell
  • raw form

  • reproduce themselves
  • blood cells
  • normal tissue
  • originating cell
  • including broccoli

  • poorly differentiated
  • psychotropic drug
  • cells grown
  • tumor derived
  • white blood

  • connective tissue
  • colorectal cancer
  • novel arrangement
  • primary action
  • multistep process

  • outermost covering
  • carcinoma malignant
  • culture medium
  • mustard family
  • brussels sprouts


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