Question

10 what does the term metastasis mean? a the formation of a non - cancerous tumor b the stopping of cell growth by p53 c the shrinking of a tumor after treatment d the spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body

Explanation:

Metastasis is a key - concept in cancer biology. It refers to the process where cancer cells break away from the original tumor and spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream or lymphatic system. Options A, B, and C do not describe metastasis. Option A is about benign tumor formation, B is about a tumor - suppressor function, and C is about tumor reduction after treatment.

Answer:

D. The spread of cancer cells to other parts of the body