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Cancer Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Cancer | Uncontrolled cell division due to a lack of cell cycle regulation usually by cyclins. |
| Carcinogens | Substance known to cause cancer. Examples are tobacco products, UV products, and x-ray exposure. |
| Mutation | Is a change in the nucleotide sequence of a gene. |
| Cyclin | Protein that acts like a stop sign to regulate the cell cycle. |