Angiogenesis contributes to carcinogenesis because
A) it allows tumor cells to spread to other parts of the body.
B) it causes blood vessels to grow into the tumor.
C) it allows tumor cells to invade underlying tissues.
D) it causes additional mutations to occur in tumor cells.
E) it causes apoptosis in tumor cells.

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Angiogenesis causes blood vessels to grow into the tumor, providing the tumor with the nutrients and oxygen it needs to grow and metastasize. Without angiogenesis, tumors would not be able to grow beyond a certain size.

Angiogenesis Contributes to Carcinogenesis Because