A-LevelBiologyThe mitotic cell cycleOct/Nov 2009Paper 1 Q181 Mark

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

Q: What topic does this question test?

This question tests The mitotic cell cycle in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

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

The correct answer is B: Cancer cells have a shorter interphase.

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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests The mitotic cell cycle in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2009 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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