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joja [24]
3 years ago
15

Which statement best discribes cancer cells

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RUDIKE [14]3 years ago
8 0

Answer: they are dead cells

Explanation:

Debora [2.8K]3 years ago
6 0

Explanation:

cells which can divide an unlimited number of times by mitosis

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