1.

The most common solid tumors – breast, colon etc. arise in _____________ cells.(a) epithelial(b) mesothelial(c) nerve cells(d) muscle cellsThis question was addressed to me in an online interview.This key question is from Cancer in chapter Cancer of Cell Biology

Answer»

Right CHOICE is (a) epithelial

To explain I would say: Since tumors usually arise from cells that have indefinite capacity to divide, solid tumors usually arise from the epithelial cells that are ENGAGED in high level of cell DIVISION.



Discussion

No Comment Found

Related InterviewSolutions