Module 5 project
Summarize the difference between cancer cells and normal cells, in terms ofmetabolic activity, in your own words. Be sure to address the presence or
absence of oxygen, pyruvate, and lactate. (Your answer should be about
25-50 words)
2. PET scans are used as a diagnostic for cancer cells. Describe how PET scans work in your own words. (Your answer should be about 25-50 words)
3. Why is fluorodeoxy glucose used in PET scans? And how does it indicate the presence of cancer cells?
4. In the above articles and videos, there is a discussion of the role of pyruvate and lactate. Draw the two structures and circle on your drawings exactly where the two structures differ. Submit a photo of your drawing with your student ID card visible with your Project. Make sure your image is clear. If the image can not be read, it can not be evaluated.
5. Draw the reaction that can occur to convert one to the other (pyruvate and lactate). Show how NADH is involved in the reaction and give the name of