Which of the following is not a characteristic of cancer cells?
A) cells that have lost contact inhibition
B) cells with abnormal nuclei
C) cells which function normally for tissue they are in
D) cells that lack differentiation
E) cells that have uncontrolled cell division

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Cancer cells are characterized by several abnormalities, including the loss of contact inhibition, abnormal nuclei, lack of differentiation, and uncontrolled cell division. However, cancer cells do not function normally for the tissue they are in. Normal cells have a specific role or function in the tissue they are a part of, but cancer cells do not perform any useful function and can even interfere with the normal functioning of tissues and organs.

Which of the Following Is Not a Characteristic of Cancer