10. Which of the following phrases best describes cancer? (SC.912.L.16.17)

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absence of cyclins in the DNA
multiple gene mutations on a chromosome of DNA
uncontrolled cell growth caused by mutations in genes that control the cell cycle
presence of genetic defects caused by hereditary disorder

Answer 1

The phrase that best describes cancer is:

uncontrolled cell growth caused by mutations in genes that control the cell cycle.

This accurately captures the nature of cancer, which involves mutations that disrupt the normal regulation of the cell cycle, leading to uncontrolled proliferation of cells.