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A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycle9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2009 · Q181 Mark

Cancer cells divide out of control, forming tumours. Which statement describes the difference between a cancer cell and a normal cell?

ACancer cells do not undergo cytokinesis.
BCancer cells have a shorter interphase.
CCancer cells do not have metaphase.
DOnly cancer cells have mutated DNA.

✓ Correct answer

B: Cancer cells have a shorter interphase.

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The mitotic cell cycle, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2009 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 18.

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