Which is NOT one of the four characteristics of a malignant melanoma?
A) Border or edge is irregular and ragged.
B) Color varies from black to brown to red within the same lesion.
C) It grows slowly on the skin and does not metastasize to other parts of the body.
D) Each side of the lesion has a different shape (asymmetry).
C
Explanation: A) This is a characteristic of malignant melanoma.
B) This is a characteristic of malignant melanoma.
C) Correct! It grows quickly and does metastasize to other parts of the body.
D) This is a characteristic of malignant melanoma.
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