Question

Which of the following can result in irregularities leading to cancer?        A. The body using cyclins to regulate the timing of the cell cycle   B. The body utilizing growth factors in development   C. The body programming its cells to die   D. The body failing to respond to signals that slow the cell cycle

Answer 1

The body failing to respond to signals that slow the cell cycle. D

Answer 2

The correct answer is (d) The body failing to respond to signals that slow the cell cycle.

The normal cells get converted into cancerous cells when the body fails to respond to the signals that slow down the cell cycle. As a result of this the normal cells keep on dividing and becomes cancerous in nature. They form a mass of cells called tumors that can also be transferred from one place of body to another. These cells also damage the tissues of surrounding. Cancer is caused due to failed mechanism of cell cycle.