Cancerous Cells
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What is a common characteristic of cancerous cells?

  • Regulated cell growth and decreased proliferation
  • Normal cell size and shape
  • Small and uniform nucleus
  • Abnormal cell growth and division (correct)
  • Which is a precancerous condition characterized by an abnormal increase in the number of cells?

  • Dysplasia
  • Atypia
  • Hyperplasia (correct)
  • Metaplasia
  • How do cancer cells spread to other parts of the body?

  • Formation of DNA adducts
  • Invasion into surrounding tissues (correct)
  • Induction of apoptosis
  • Repair of damaged DNA
  • What is a common point mutation leading to cancer development?

    <p>G-&gt;T</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of tumour suppressor genes in normal cells?

    <p>Slow cell division, repair damaged DNA, and induce apoptosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

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