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

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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.