Q. Which one of the following is not a property of cancerous cells whereas the remaining three are?
A) They show contact inhibition
B) They compete with normal cells for vital nutrients
C) They do not remain confined in the area of formation
D) They divide in an uncontrolled manner
Explanation
[Solution from source] Cancer cells have lost contact inhibition, so they keep dividing even when touching neighbouring cells. Uncontrolled division, spreading from the site of origin (metastasis) and competing with normal cells for nutrients are all true of cancer cells. Answer (1).
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