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?
A. anemia 
B. emphysema 
C. cancer
D. diabetes

GPT-4o mini · Answer

C. cancer

Cells that ignore cell cycle checkpoints and continue to grow and divide uncontrollably are typically associated with cancer. This uncontrolled cell division can lead to tumor formation and the spread of cancerous cells throughout the body.