Chapter 9: Cell Division And Mitosis: Natures Pharmacy Flashcards
1
Q
Which of the following processes require Normal cell division?
A
- Embryonic development
- Would healing
- Replacement of blood cells
- Intestinal tract and skin cell replacement
2
Q
In the development of chemotherapeutic agents for cancer, what factors must be considered?
A
- Environmental costs if the agent is from a living specimen
- Production costs if the agent is rare or hard to isolate
- side effects the drug may have on noncancerous cells
3
Q
Which of the following properties should a promising new ovarian cancer drug have?
A
Blocks mitosis in cancerous cells
4
Q
Which of the following will be important for the continued development of chemotherapeutic agents to better fight cancer?
A
Identification God compounds
