DNA mutation and development of cancerous cells are less dangerous in epithelial tissue than in connective tissue because epithelia
A)have desmosomes.
B)have tight junctions.
C)have gap junction.
D)have apical surface.
E)are avascular.

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Epithelial tissues are avascular, meaning they do not have their own blood supply. This characteristic makes it harder for cancerous cells in epithelial tissues to establish their own blood supply and spread, making mutations in these tissues generally less dangerous compared to those in connective tissues, which are vascular and can more easily facilitate the spread of cancer.

DNA Mutation and Development of Cancerous Cells Are Less Dangerous