How do normal cells protect themselves from accumulating mutations in genes that

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How do normal cells protect themselves from accumulating mutations in genes that could lead to cancer? How do cancer cells differ from normal cells in these processes? Drag the terms on the left to the appropriate blanks on the right to complete the sentences. 1. Normal cells are often capable of withstanding mutational assault because they have checkpoints and _ mechanisms in place. When such mechanisms fail, may be a result. Through_ such protective mechanisms are compromised in cancer cells, and as a result, they show _ than normal rates of mutation, chromosomal abnormalities, and _.

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1. DNA repair

2.cancer

3.mutations

4.higher

5.genomic instability

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