Section: Module 3: Lesson 4: Cancer and the Cell Cycle | Biology | NextGenU.org

  • Learning Objectives:
    • Describe how Cancer is caused by uncontrolled cell growth.
    • Discuss the process of tissue injury, apoptosis, and how cancer cells bypass this.
    Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 4 minutes.

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    • Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Cancer and the Cell Cycle URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire page. (7 minutes)

      Rice University - 2016

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      Tissue Injury and Aging URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire page. (11 minutes)

      Rice University - 2013

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      Quiz: Module 3

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