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?
A) increased rate of cell division
B) production of new proteins
C) angiogenesis
D) migration to new locations in the body
E) loss of chromosomes

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The loss of cell adhesion molecules in cancerous cells facilitates their ability to detach from the original tumor mass 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 within an individual.

Over Time, Cancerous Cells Typically Lose the Cell Adhesion Molecules