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Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) Biology practice

What is the role of genetic mutations in the development of cancer?

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What is the role of genetic mutations in the development of cancer?.

  1. A.They cause cells to absorb more water.
  2. B.They enhance a cell's ability to repair itself.
  3. C.They disrupt the normal control mechanisms of cell division.
  4. D.They strengthen the immune system's response to abnormal cells.

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