Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 11 - The Cell Cycle and Cell Division - 11.7 - Unregulated Cell Division Can Lead to Cancer - 11.7 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 237: 2

Answer

In a form of anti-cancer radiation treatment, a beam of high-energy radiation is focused on the tumor, causing extensive DNA damage and overwhelming the cell cycle checkpoint for DNA repair. As a result, the cell undergoes apoptosis. Unfortunately, this treatment has devastating effects on healthy cells as well.

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In a form of anti-cancer radiation treatment, a beam of high-energy radiation is focused on the tumor, causing extensive DNA damage and overwhelming the cell cycle checkpoint for DNA repair. As a result, the cell undergoes apoptosis. Unfortunately, this treatment has devastating effects on healthy cells as well.
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