Class 12 · Human Health and Diseases

Understanding Cancer and Disease Burden — NEET Biology

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Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases of human beings and is a major cause of death all over the globe. More than a million Indians suffer from

NCERT Biology · Class 12 · Chapter 7 · Paragraph 55
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Cancer is a disease involving:

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Correct answer: A Uncontrolled cell division

Cancer involves abnormal and uncontrolled proliferation of cells.

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