Which of the Following is NOT a Role for the Tumor

Question

Which of the following is NOT a role for the tumor microenvironment?
A)tumor cells contain mutations
B)interaction with immune cells
C)neighboring cells relay information to cancer cells
D)HCV-mediated inflammation

Accepted Answer

The presence of mutations in tumor cells is not a role of the tumor microenvironment, as it is a characteristic of the cancer cells themselves. The other choices all involve interactions between the cancer cells and their surrounding microenvironment. B) The interaction with immune cells can impact the growth and spread of cancer. C) Neighboring cells can provide growth factors, signaling molecules, and nutrients to cancer cells. D) HCV-mediated inflammation can contribute to the development of liver cancer.