Molecular Biology of the Cell 6th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344325
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-432-2

Chapter 20 - End-of-Chapter - Problems - Page 1141: 20-5

Answer

False

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In most of the cancers, the incidence depends on the number of cells at risk. The number of actively dividing colon cells remains constant throughout the life span. By old age, many cells accumulate mutations thereby increasing the incidence at old age. In the case of osteosarcoma, the cells that are responsible for osteosarcoma are in higher numbers during adolescence.
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