Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Cancer cells are more easily damaged by radiation than normal cells because they are -
A
Undergoing rapid division
B
Different in structure
C
Non-dividing
D
Starved of mutation
Answer
Undergoing rapid division
Explanation
Solution
Malignant cancer is caused by loss of control over cell's reproduction capacity. Therefore, they are more easily damaged by radiations than normal cells.