12. How is a cancerous cell different from a normal cell?
Differences between cancerous cells and normal cells
Cancer cells | Normal cells | |
Cancerous cells divide at a faster rate forming a mass of cells called tumour |
Normal cells divide at a normal rate and do not cause the formation of tumors |
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They spread, move to another tissue and affects their normal functions. Thus, they are not restricted to one location |
These are restricted to one location | |
These cells do not undergo differentiation. | Undergo differentiation. |