Some cells ignore cell cycle checkpoints and continue to grow and divide uncontrollably despite cellular or genetic damage. What disease may directly result from such behavior?

Question

Some cells ignore cell cycle checkpoints and continue to grow and divide uncontrollably despite cellular or genetic damage. What disease may directly result from such behavior?
(1 point)
• emphysema
• diabetes
• anemia
• cancer

GPT-4o mini · Answer

The correct answer is cancer. Cells that ignore cell cycle checkpoints and continue to grow and divide uncontrollably can lead to the development of tumors, which is a hallmark of cancer.