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How is a cancerous cell different from a normal cell?

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Cancer cells are different from normal cells as they,
(a)Divide in an uncotrolled manner.
(b)DO not undergo differentiation.
(c )Are not confined to the part of the body,where they are initially formed.
(d)Invade other organs of the body forming secondary tumours.
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