Which Statement Below Is a Correct Statement About the Abilities

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which statement below is a correct statement about the abilities of normal cells and cancer cells to grow and divide when cultured under conditions favorable for normal cell proliferation?

• A)Malignant cells grow and divide at a faster rate than normal cells.
• B)Normal cells grow and divide at a faster rate than malignant cells.
• C)Malignant and normal cells grow and divide at similar rates.
• D)Neither type of cell grows well.
• E)Normal cells do not grow at all, while malignant cells grow very rapidly.

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