One difference between cancer cells and normal cells is that cancer cells
A) are unable to synthesize DNA.
B) are arrested at the S phase of the cell cycle.
C) continue to divide even when they are tightly packed together.
D) cannot function properly because they are affected by density-dependent inhibition.
E) are always in the M phase of the cell cycle.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

One difference between cancer cells and normal cells is that cancer cells continue to divide even when they are tightly packed together, whereas normal cells undergo density-dependent inhibition, which prevents further cell division when cells become tightly packed.

Therefore, the correct choice is C.

One Difference Between Cancer Cells and Normal Cells Is That