Question

While some mutations can benefit an organism, others are harmful and can lead to cancer. Which of the following best describes how mutations can cause cancer in an organism?

O Cell division becomes uncontrolled when mutations occur in genes that regulate cell division.
O Cells with mutations outnumber and consume normal cells that do not have mutations,
O A mutation can attack a cell's DNA and cause an autoimmune response in the cells.
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O Mutations cause cells to become unable to divide and the cells die in masses, forming tumors.

Answer 1

The answer is "A."

Step-by-step explanation:

Cancer develops when the cells in the body are constantly dividing uncontrollably. In humans, cancer is often the result of a negative mutation genetically. The other answers are wrong and do not match the way cancer forms. So, A will be your answer.

Answer 2

Cell division becomes uncontrolled when mutations occur in genes that regulate cell division.

Step-by-step explanation: