Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
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
B
They do not remain confined in the area of formation
C
They divide in an uncontrolled manner
D
They show contact inhibition
Answer
They show contact inhibition
Explanation
Solution
Contact inhibition is a property of normal cells by virtue of which contact with other cells inhibits their uncontrolled growth. Cancerous cells lack this property.