Asked by Sabrina Abdullahi on May 18, 2024
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When normal cells mutate, they create a:
A) benign tumor.
B) malignant tumor.
C) neoplasm.
D) All of these
Malignant Tumor
A cancerous growth that can invade and destroy nearby tissue and has the potential to spread to other parts of the body.
Mutate
To undergo or cause to undergo genetic alteration, usually resulting in a change of form or behavior in the organism or virus.
Neoplasm
A type of abnormal and excessive growth of tissue, which can be benign or malignant (cancerous).
- Describe the mutation process leading to tumors and neoplasms.
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Vritti MehraMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
When normal cells mutate, they can form a neoplasm, which is a new and abnormal growth of tissue. This neoplasm can be either benign (non-cancerous) or malignant (cancerous), thus all of the options are correct.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the mutation process leading to tumors and neoplasms.