Which one of the following is not a property of cancerous cells?
They compete with normal cells for vital nutrients
They do not remain confined in the area of formation
They divide in an uncontrolled manner
They show contact inhibition
The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
The Correct option is D: They show contact inhibition
- Cancerous cells undergo rapid cell division and compete with normal cells for nutrients.
- They undergo the process of metastasis and form new tumors in new places.
- Cancerous cells are uncontrollably grown.
- They have no contact inhibition
Statements A, B, and C are the properties of cancerous cells.
So, Correct Option D : They show contact inhibition is correct
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