Human Health and Diseases Question 97
97. Which one of the following is not a property of cancerous cells whereas the remaining three are?
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(a) They compete with normal cells for vital nutrients.
(b) They do not remain confined in the area of formation.
(c) They divide in an uncontrolled manner
(d) They show contact inhibition.
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Answer : d
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(d) Contact inhibition is a property of normal cell not of cancer cells. Due to this property they remain in contact with other cells inhibit their growth.
