Which of the following is TRUE with respect to tumors?

A) A benign tumor is always harmless, whereas a malignant tumor can be fatal.
B) A malignant tumor is usually encapsulated and can metastasize.
C) A benign tumor can invade surrounding tissue, producing mutant cells, but it will not metastasize.
D) A malignant tumor can invade surrounding tissue, produce mutant cells, and metastasize.


Answer: D

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