Angiogenesis contributes to carcinogenesis because it

A. allows tumor cells to invade underlying tissues.
B. causes additional mutations to occur in tumor cells.
C. allows tumor cells to spread to other parts of the body.
D. causes blood vessels to grow into the tumor.
E. causes apoptosis in tumor cells.


Answer: D

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