Cells obtained from cancerous tumours are known as

Lymphocytes

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Monoclonal cells

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Hybridomas

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Myelomas

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Solution

The correct option is D Myelomas
Cells obtained from cancerous tumours are known as Myelomas. The myelomas are of the plasma cells cancer which is a mature form of lymphocytes that produces B-lymphocytes. B-cells produces antibodies which are used in the destruction of foreign substances, antigens etc.
So, the correct answer is 'Myelomas'.

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