Which of the following is not a characteristic of cancer cells?

A. They have a coarse chromatin.

B. They have a single small nucleus.

C. They have multiple nuclei.

D. They have a small amount of cytoplasm.

E. They have large and multiple nucleoli.

B. They have a single small nucleus.

Explanation:

The presence of large nucleus is a characteristic feature of cells that frequently undergo cell division. Cancer cells are characterized by uncontrolled continuous cell division even when the new cells are not required by the body.

This leads to the formation of benign or metastatic tumors. To undergo continuous cell division, the cancer cells have a large nucleus. The nucleus of the cancer cells is mostly hyperchromatic and distinct due to higher nuclear to cytoplasmic ratio. It allows these cells to exhibit the uncontrolled cell division.