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What is a common characteristic of cancerous cells?
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?
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?
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?
What is a common point mutation leading to cancer development?
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What is the function of tumour suppressor genes in normal cells?
What is the function of tumour suppressor genes in normal cells?
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