Sometimes, malignant cells do not stay properly anchored in tissues because of the loss of function of ____.
A)plasma membrane adhesion proteins
B)nuclear membranes
C)cell walls
D)oncogenes
E)tumor suppressor genes

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Plasma membrane adhesion proteins are responsible for keeping cells anchored in tissues. When these proteins lose their function, cells can become detached and potentially form tumors. This is seen in many types of cancer, where cells break away from the primary tumor and enter the bloodstream or lymphatic system, allowing them to travel to other parts of the body and form secondary tumors. The other answer choices (B, C, D, and E) are not directly related to cell anchoring or the formation of tumors.

Sometimes, Malignant Cells Do Not Stay Properly Anchored in Tissues