Over time, cancerous cells typically lose the cell adhesion molecules embedded in their plasma membrane. Loss of these molecules is best associated with which of the following traits of cancer cells?

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Loss of cell adhesion molecules allows cancer cells to detach from the primary tumor and migrate to new locations in the body, a process known as metastasis. This is a key trait of cancer cells that contributes to the spread of cancer throughout the body.

Over Time, Cancerous Cells Typically Lose the Cell Adhesion Molecules