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A single cell in a smoker's lung has become cancerous. It doubles its DNA and divides much faster than a normal lung cell. The most likely change that would have caused this condition took place in the:
A) nucleus
B) nucleolus
C) lysosome
D) microtubule
E) mitochondria
Doubles DNA
Refers to the replication process where a cell duplicates its DNA before cell division, ensuring each new cell receives a complete set of chromosomes.
Cancerous
Relating to or characterized by the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells, which can invade nearby tissues and spread to other parts of the body.
Smoker's Lung
A condition characterized by respiratory complications and reduced lung function resulting from long-term exposure to tobacco smoke.
- Understand basic cell structure and its relation to function in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
- Attain insight into the significance of cellular organelles in executing cellular activities, which encompass protein synthesis, DNA replication, and energy production.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand basic cell structure and its relation to function in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.
- Attain insight into the significance of cellular organelles in executing cellular activities, which encompass protein synthesis, DNA replication, and energy production.
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