If a Cell Begins to Divide in an Uncontrolled Way,it

Question

If a cell begins to divide in an uncontrolled way,it ____.
A) will always form a cancerous tumor
B) may form a benign tumor
C) is a sign of metastasis
D) is considered a malignant tumor
E) signals uncontrolled cell division in other parts of the body

Accepted Answer

If a cell begins to divide in an uncontrolled way, it may form a benign tumor. Benign tumors are non-cancerous and do not spread to other parts of the body. However, if the uncontrolled cell division continues and the cells acquire additional mutations, the tumor may become malignant and have the ability to invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body, resulting in cancer. Metastasis (choice C) refers to the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another, and is not necessarily related to the initial uncontrolled cell division. Therefore, option B is the best choice.