Questions: Which of the following statements about cancer cells is not accurate? Cancer cells eat normal cells in an organ. Cancer cells no longer perform their original function. Cancer cells do not resemble normal cells. Cancer cells are very metabolically active.

Which of the following statements about cancer cells is not accurate?
Cancer cells eat normal cells in an organ.
Cancer cells no longer perform their original function.
Cancer cells do not resemble normal cells.
Cancer cells are very metabolically active.
Transcript text: Which of the following statements about cancer cells is not accurate? Cancer cells eat normal cells in an organ. Cancer cells no longer perform their original function. Cancer cells do not resemble normal cells. Cancer cells are very metabolically active.
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The answer is the first one: Cancer cells eat normal cells in an organ.

Explanation for each option:

  1. Cancer cells eat normal cells in an organ.

    • This statement is not accurate. Cancer cells do not "eat" normal cells. Instead, they grow uncontrollably and can invade surrounding tissues, disrupting normal cell function and leading to the formation of tumors.
  2. Cancer cells no longer perform their original function.

    • This statement is accurate. Cancer cells often lose the ability to perform the specialized functions of the original cells from which they derived.
  3. Cancer cells do not resemble normal cells.

    • This statement is accurate. Cancer cells typically have abnormal shapes, sizes, and structures compared to normal cells, and they often exhibit irregularities in their nuclei and other cellular components.
  4. Cancer cells are very metabolically active.

    • This statement is accurate. Cancer cells usually have higher metabolic rates than normal cells because they are rapidly dividing and require more energy and resources to sustain their growth.

Summary: The statement "Cancer cells eat normal cells in an organ" is not accurate, as cancer cells do not consume normal cells but rather grow uncontrollably and invade surrounding tissues.

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