Why are metastatic tumors more dangerous than primary tumors

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Name: ___________________
BIOL 304
Biology of Cancer
The genetic makeup of an organism is called its ______________, while the physical traits of an organism are called its _______________.
The _________________ part of the cell cycle is where chromatids are separated to opposite poles.
Anaphase c. Metaphase
Interphase d. None of the above
Genes that promote tumor cell development are called ___________________.
Mendel’s 1st law (segregation) applies to genes on separate chromosomes. True (A) / False (B)
The _______________ is a theory used to explain why certain types of tumors only metastasize to specific sites in the body.
The _________________ part of the cell cycle is where chromosomes are duplicated.
Anaphase c. Metaphase
Interphase d. None of the above
What is the difference in DNA packaging (genome structure) in prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses? (How would DNA appear under the microscope in each?) ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Why are metastatic tumors more dangerous than primary tumors? …