Question

Which one is not property of cancer cells

• A. They show contact inhibition
• B. Divide in uncontrolled manner
• C. Compete with normal cells for vital nutrients
• D. Do not remain confined to area of formation

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

They show contact inhibition

• Cancer is a group of diseases involving abnormal cell growth with the potential to invade or spread to other parts of the body.
• All cancer cells show the five properties. They are:

1. Continuous growth and division.
2. Avoidance of programmed cell death.
3. Competes with normal cells for vital nutrients.
4. Promoting blood vessel construction.
5. Invasion of tissue and formation of metastases. Hence, the property which cancer cells does not have is they show contact inhibition.

So, the correct answer is 'They show contact inhibition'.