Multiple Choice
How are cancer cells different from normal cells?
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11. Cell Division
Cancer
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How are cancer cells different from normal cells?
A
Cancer cells have a slower rate of division compared to normal cells.
B
Cancer cells divide uncontrollably and evade apoptosis.
C
Cancer cells are more efficient in energy production than normal cells.
D
Cancer cells have a reduced ability to adhere to other cells.
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Understand the basic characteristics of normal cells: Normal cells have regulated cell division, adhere to other cells, and undergo apoptosis (programmed cell death) when necessary.
Learn about the uncontrolled division of cancer cells: Cancer cells divide uncontrollably due to mutations in genes that regulate the cell cycle, leading to rapid growth and proliferation.
Explore how cancer cells evade apoptosis: Cancer cells often have mutations that allow them to bypass apoptosis, enabling them to survive longer than normal cells.
Examine the adhesion properties of cancer cells: Cancer cells typically have a reduced ability to adhere to other cells, which can contribute to metastasis, the spread of cancer to other parts of the body.
Consider the energy production in cancer cells: While cancer cells may have altered metabolism, the statement that they are more efficient in energy production is not generally accurate. Cancer cells often rely on glycolysis for energy, even in the presence of oxygen (known as the Warburg effect).
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