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प्रश्न
How is a cancer cell different from a normal cell?
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उत्तर
Cancer is an abnormal and uncontrolled division of cells that invade and destroy the surrounding tissue, forming a tumour or neoplasm. It is a heterogeneous group of cells, that do not respond to the normal cell division. The cancer cells move to distant parts of bodies such as lungs, bones, liver, skin and brain.
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संबंधित प्रश्न
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Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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