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Chapter 1: Q.19 (page 28)

Thinking about the topic of cancer, write a basic science question and an applied science question that a researcher interested in this topic might ask.

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  • Basic science Question: What breakthrough can cancer serve in society for awareness?
  • Applied science Question: What procedures could be used to prevent cancer cells to spread into other parts of the body?

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Step1.Introduction 

Cancer is a disease in which some of the body's cells grow uncontrollably and spread to other parts of the body.

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Step2. Explanation  

  • Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
  • One basic science question for cancer could be:

What breakthrough can cancer serve in society for awareness?

  • The applied science question for cancer could be:

What procedures could be used to prevent cancer cells to spread into other parts of the body?

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