Which statements accurately describe the metabolism and detection of tumor cells? (Select all that are correct choices)

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A) Tumor cells are known to rely on anaerobic activity more than healthy cells, which is why they exhibit the Warburg effect.
B) The Warburg effect is a phenomenon where tumor cells choose to metabolize glucose anaerobically, which is a hallmark of cancer.
C) FDG (fluorodeoxyglucose) is a radioactive glucose analog that accumulates in tumor cells, allowing them to be detected using PET (positron emission tomography) imaging.

Which Statements Accurately Describe the Metabolism and Detection of Tumor