How Do Cancer Cells Behave Differently From Healthy Ones?

How do cancer cells grow? How does chemotherapy fight cancer (and cause negative side effects)? The answers lie in cell division. George Zaidan explains how rapid cell division is cancer's "strength" -- and also its weakness.
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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Students
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Keywords: cancer, cell division, growth, DNA, mutation, chemotherapy
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial
Resource Collection: Science - Biology - Grades 9-12 Existing Student Tutorials

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