Which of the following is NOT a typical characteristic of cancer cells?

a. Loss of cellular self-destruct mechanisms
b. Unlimited replication
c. Autocrine stimulation
d. Decreased responsiveness to growth signals


Answer: d. Decreased responsiveness to growth signals

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An organ that is hygroscopic

a. is sensitive to changes in moisture. b. is exemplified by the peristomal teeth in the sporophyte of mosses. c. may aid in spore dispersal in mosses. d. is all of the above.

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