CELL DIVISION
CELL DIVISION AND CANCEROUS CELLS
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Question
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Uncontrolled growth of cells is known as?
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a tumor
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cancer
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mass of abnormal cells
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all of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Cancer is unchecked cell growth. Mutations in genes can cause cancer by accelerating cell division rates or inhibiting normal controls on the system, such as cell cycle arrest or programmed cell death.
Detailed explanation-2: -General Definition of Cancer The American Cancer Society (ACS) defines cancer as a group of diseases characterized by uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the spread is not controlled, it can result in death. A cancer cell is a cell that grows out of control.
Detailed explanation-3: -Cancer is basically a disease of uncontrolled cell division.
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