Which of the following statements is true about cancer cells?

Question

A. they grow and divide uncontrollably
B. they are not affected by mutations
C. they undergo differentiation
D. they have the same growth rate as normal cells

Answer 1

The true statement about cancer cells is:

A. they grow and divide uncontrollably.

Cancer cells are characterized by their uncontrolled growth and division, which can lead to tumor formation and the spread of cancer in the body. The other statements are not true: cancer cells can be affected by mutations (B), they often lose the ability to differentiate normally (C), and they typically have a faster growth rate than normal cells (D).