Biology 2010 Student Edition

Published by Prentice Hall
ISBN 10: 9780133669510
ISBN 13: 978-0-13366-951-0

Chapter 10, Cell Growth and Division - Assessment - 10.3 Regulating the Cell Cycle - Understand Key Concepts/Think Critically - Page 301: 25

Answer

Cancer cells are similar to noncancerous cells because they are all cells that go through cell division just like any other body cell. Cancer cells are different because they do not respond to signals that tell them to stop growing and dividing. This characteristic causes them to form tumors that invade healthy tissues and interfere with the normal functioning of organs and tissues.

Work Step by Step

Cancer cells are similar to noncancerous cells because they are all cells that go through cell division just like any other body cell. Cancer cells are different because they do not respond to signals that tell them to stop growing and dividing. This characteristic causes them to form tumors that invade healthy tissues and interfere with the normal functioning of organs and tissues.
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