Masses of Noninvasive Cells That Remain at Their Site of Origin

question 37

Multiple Choice

Masses of noninvasive cells that remain at their site of origin are known as _ tumours.

• A) benign
• B) malignant
• C) secondary
• D) metastatic

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Definitions:

Protease Inhibitors

Substances or drugs that inhibit the action of proteases (enzymes that break down proteins), used in various therapies including the treatment of viral infections.

Reverse Transcriptase

An enzyme used by retroviruses to transcribe their RNA into DNA, integrating the viral genome into the host's genome.

Glycoproteins

Proteins that have carbohydrate groups attached to the polypeptide chain.

AIDS Patients

Individuals living with Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, a disease caused by the HIV virus that severely weakens the immune system.