Which of the following is not a property of cancer cells?

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They compete with normal cells for vital nutrients.

They show contact inhibition.

They divide in an uncontrolled manner.

They do not remain confined to the primary site.

answer is B.

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Contact inhibition refers to the phenomenon where normal cells stop dividing when they come into contact with neighboring cells, preventing excessive cell growth and maintaining tissue structure. However, cancer cells often lack this property and continue to divide uncontrollably even when in contact with other cells, leading to the formation of tumors. This loss of contact inhibition is a hallmark of cancer cells and contributes to their ability to invade surrounding tissues and metastasize to distant sites in the body.

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