Question

Cancer cells differ from non-cancerous cells, because

• A. They have elevated levels of telomerase
• B. Theya are virtually immortal
• C. They have the ability to resist apoptosis
• D. They can maintain the telomere length as they divide

Answer 1

The correct option is C They have the ability to resist apoptosis

One of the hallmarks of human cancers is the intrinsic or acquired resistance to apoptosis. Evasion of apoptosis may contribute to carcinogenesis, tumor progression and also to treatment resistance, since most current anticancer therapies including chemotherapy, radio- and immunotherapy primarily act by activating cell death pathways including apoptosis in cancer cells.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.