Zoology-Cancer

NEET Zoology Cancer MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 12

A diagram depicts a mass of cells that continues to grow uncontrollably without being inhibited by contact with other cells. What property have these cells lost?

Question diagram
A

Contact inhibition

B

Apoptosis induction

C

Cellular adhesion

D

Angiogenesis capability

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Cancer cells have lost the property of contact inhibition, which normally prevents uncontrolled growth when cells come into contact with each other, leading to tumor formation.

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