Which one of the following is not a property of cancerous cells, whereas the remaining three are?
A
They compete with normal cells for vital nutrients
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B
They may or may not remain confined in the area of formation
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C
They divide in an uncontrolled manner
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D
They show contact inhibition
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Solution
The correct option is D They show contact inhibition Contact inhibition is a natural process of arresting cell growth when two or more cells come in contact with each other. It is a property of normal cells. Cancer cells divide in an uncontrolled manner and do not show contact inhibition.