a student reads in a science magazine that a mutation in a body cell causes it to divide rapidly, forming large masses of cells. these masses of cells cause other body cells to divide uncontrollably. the student claims that the mutation is beneficial to the organism. is the student's claim correct?

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Reece Costa

8 October, 18:45

a student reads in a science magazine that a mutation in a body cell causes it to divide rapidly, forming large masses of cells. these masses of cells cause other body cells to divide uncontrollably. the student claims that the mutation is beneficial to the organism. is the student's claim correct?

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Jamarcus Wood · Answer 1

The student claim is incorrect

Explanation:

Uncontrollable cell division leads to formation of tumours and cancers if cells were to lose contact inhibition and migrate to other parts of the body.