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Q.

Neoplastic characteristics of cells refer to :

A. A mass of proliferating cell

B. Rapid growth of cells

C. Invasion and damage to the surrounding tissue

D. Those confined to original location

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

  1. A

    B, C, D only

  2. B

    A, B only

  3. C

    A, B, C only

  4. D

    A, B, D only

Solution

“Neoplastic” in this question refers specifically to malignant (cancerous) tumours. These show:

  • A — a mass of proliferating cells.
  • B — rapid growth.
  • C — invasion and damage of surrounding tissues (metastatic potential).

Statement D describes benign tumours, which stay confined to their original site — so D is excluded.

A, B and C only.

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