NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

VIROIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A ____ is an abnormal growth.
A
tumor
B
prion
C
virion
D
oncogene
E
carcinogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An abnormal mass of tissue that forms when cells grow and divide more than they should or do not die when they should. Tumors may be benign (not cancer) or malignant (cancer). Benign tumors may grow large but do not spread into, or invade, nearby tissues or other parts of the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -A tumor (also called neoplasm) is an abnormal mass of cells in the body. It is caused by cells dividing more than normal or not dying when they should. Tumors can be classified as benign or malignant. Benign Tumors.

Detailed explanation-3: -There are three main types of tumor; benign, premalignant, and malignant.

Detailed explanation-4: -A tumor is any abnormal mass of tissue or swelling. Like a cyst, a tumor can form in any part of the body. A tumor can be benign or cancerous (malignant).

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