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BotanyNEET 2025Immunity, vaccination, AIDS, cancer

Human Health and Disease

Neoplastic characteristics of cells refer to:

A. A mass of proliferating cells

B. Rapid growth of cells

C. Invasion and damage to the surrounding tissue

D. Those confined to their original location

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A.A, B only
  2. B.A, B, C only✓
  3. C.A, B, D only
  4. D.B, C, D only

Solution

Neoplastic (malignant) cells form a proliferating mass (A), grow rapidly (B) and invade and damage surrounding tissue (C). Being confined to the original site describes a benign tumour. Hence A, B and C.

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