Knowing that cancer is caused by mutations that regulate cell division, why does the incidence of cancer...?

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Knowing that cancer is caused by mutations that regulate cell division, why does the incidence of cancer...?

increase with age?

2007-01-30 09:13:47 · 2 answers · asked by littlemin5 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help

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Because as you get older the cells begin to die at a rate that is faster than the rate they are dividing. But during this the messages from the brain can get mixed up and the cells can start dividing eratically.

2007-01-30 09:25:04 · answer #1 · answered by Sammy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi you answered one of my questions and asked me to answer one of yours, but I have no idea about what you are talking about. Im really sorry! :)

2007-01-30 17:35:50 · answer #2 · answered by Delta-fan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋