Cells from an Advanced Malignant Tumor Most Often Have Very

question 64

Multiple Choice

Cells from an advanced malignant tumor most often have very abnormal chromosomes, and often an abnormal total number of chromosomes. Why might this occur?

• A) Cancer cells are no longer density dependent.
• B) Cancer cells are no longer anchorage dependent.
• C) Chromosomally abnormal cells can still go through cell cycle checkpoints.
• D) Chromosomally abnormal cells still have normal metabolism.
• E) Transformation introduces new chromosomes into cells.

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Fractured Rocks

Rocks that have been broken into pieces due to various processes such as pressure, temperature changes, or physical wear.

Weathering

The breakdown of rocks, soils, and minerals through direct contact with the Earth's atmosphere, water, and biological organisms.

Composition

The chemical and mineralogic makeup of a material, including rocks, minerals, or atmospheres.

Sedimentary Clasts

Sedimentary rock fragments or grains that were previously broken from older rocks and then compacted and cemented to form a new rock.