Tara discovers a rapidly growing lump that doubles in size over a month. A doctor does a biopsy and discovers it's a form of cancer, which can result if
A)mitosis is too infrequent.
B)mitosis is too frequent.
C)the cell cycle stops.
D)the cell cycle runs backward.

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Cancer occurs when cells divide too frequently and uncontrollably. This results in the rapid growth of a tumor or lump. Therefore, the best choice is B - mitosis is too frequent.

Tara Discovers a Rapidly Growing Lump That Doubles in Size