Question

Cancer is one of the leading causes of death in the United States. Which of the following best describes cancer? (SC.912.L.16.17) * 1 point an infection of foreign bodies called tumors an uncontrolled growth and division of cells an infectious cellular disease that you inherit an individual’s immune system attacking itself

Answer 1

The statement that best describes cancer is **"an uncontrolled growth and division of cells."** Cancer occurs when the normal regulatory mechanisms of cell division fail, leading to excessive proliferation of cells, which can form tumors and invade surrounding tissues.