NEETBiologyHuman Health and DiseasesMCQ+4 / −1
Which one of the following in not a property of cancerous cells whereas the remaining three are ?
- AThey do not remain confined in the area of formation
- BThey divide in an uncontrolled manner
- CThey compete with normal cells for vital nutrients
- DThey show contact inhibition
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Correct answer: 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.
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