BioA_3.8.2.3 Genes and Cancer

One of over 60 PowerPoint presentations which together cover the Year 2 A Level topics for AQA, OCR, Edexcel, WJEC and other Level 3 Biology qualifications.

Please note: this an advanced presentation and focuses on Proto-oncogenes, Oncogenes and Suppressors.(see AQA specification below). Therefore, students should have already studied the presentation entitled ‘BioA_3.8.2.3 Cancer - Introduction’ - see link below…
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/3-8-2-3-cancer-introduction-11234069

This presentation:

• Utilizes the benefits of the staged display of information.
• Is suitable for a single computer, network, interactive whiteboard or digital projector.
• Is fully editable in PowerPoint (.pptx file supplied).
• Works on all operating systems where MS PowerPoint has been installed, e.g. Windows, Mac OS, iOS and Android (this presentation is flash-free).
• Saves you hours in the preparation of a high quality lesson.

Currently, the TES store for Premium Resources only allows a PowerPoint preview to consist of one content slide plus the Cover Slide and End Slide. Therefore, we have included a full set of slide images (.png or .jpg files) to allow you to appreciate the full content of this presentation - you do not need to retain these images after download - just keep the .pptx file.

The AQA Specification states…
The main characteristics of benign and malignant tumours.The role of the following in the development of tumours:
• tumour suppressor genes and oncogenes
• abnormal methylation of tumour suppressor genes and oncogenes
• increased oestrogen concentrations in the development of some breast cancers.

Students should be able to:
• evaluate evidence showing correlations between genetic and environmental factors and various forms of cancer
• interpret information relating to the way in which an understanding of the roles of oncogenes and tumour suppressor genes could be used in the prevention, treatment and cure of cancer.