Which of the following is a characteristic of cancer cells?

A. Cells that spend 90% of their lifetime in interphase.
B. Cells undergo highly regulated cell division.
C. Cells exhibit contact inhibition.
D. Cells with abnormal nuclei.
E. Cells are able to differentiate and specialize.


Answer: D

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