Which of the following correctly explains how a mutation can result in life-threatening cancer?

a. Cancer cells grow and destroy the blood supply to the area of the initial exposure.

b. Cancer cells cause an autoimmune response which results in a build-up of cell matter.

c. Cancer cells invade and destroy healthy cells, disrupting their normal functions.

d. Cancer cells take over the function of healthy cells, avoiding detection by the immune system.

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Biology

Braiden Bolton

19 March, 16:35

Which of the following correctly explains how a mutation can result in life-threatening cancer?

a. Cancer cells grow and destroy the blood supply to the area of the initial exposure.

b. Cancer cells cause an autoimmune response which results in a build-up of cell matter.

c. Cancer cells invade and destroy healthy cells, disrupting their normal functions.

d. Cancer cells take over the function of healthy cells, avoiding detection by the immune system.

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Precious · Answer 1

B is the best answer tell me if you get it correct; )

Janelle Cabrera · Answer 2

I believe the answer is (b.) Cancer cells cause an autoimmune response which results in a build-up of cell matter.

This makes the autoimmune system perceive the cells as something dangerous, but since cancerous cells often not identified by the autoimmune cells properly, it often attacks the good cells (or its own tissues) instead which cause the life-threatening situation.