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Which one of the following is not a property of cancerous cells, whereas the remaining three are?
BiologyHuman Health and DiseasesNEETNEET 2012 (Screening)
Options:
  • A They compete with normal cells for vital nutrients
  • B They do not remain confined in the area of formation
  • C They divide in an uncontrolled manner
  • D They show contact inhibition
Solution:
2214 Upvotes Verified Answer
The correct answer is: They show contact inhibition
Contact inhibition is the natural process of arresting cell growth when two or more cells come in contract with each other. It is a property of normal cells. Cancer cells divide in uncontrolled manner and do not show contact inhibition.

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