Which Statement Supports the Hypothesis That Intestinal Polyps Are Benign

Which statement supports the hypothesis that intestinal polyps are benign neoplasms and the first stage in the development of colon cancer?

A) Cancer cells accumulate slower than noncancer cells.
B) An accumulation of mutations in specific genes is required to develop cancer.
C) Tumor invasion and metastasis progress more slowly in the gastrointestinal tract.
D) Apoptosis is triggered by diverse stimuli, including excessive growth.