Question

21 which of these is most likely an indication that cells may have become cancerous? a cells undergoing slower rates of mitosis b cells with few or no mutations c cells not responding to checkpoints in the cell cycle d cells with decreased rates of protein synthesis

Explanation:

Cancerous cells grow uncontrollably because they ignore the cell cycle checkpoints that normally regulate cell division and prevent damaged cells from replicating. Slower mitosis, few mutations, and decreased protein synthesis are not characteristics of cancer cells; cancer cells typically have rapid mitosis, accumulated mutations, and increased protein synthesis for growth.

Answer:

C. Cells not responding to checkpoints in the cell cycle