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Ultraviolet radiation from the sun alters the DNA of a skin cell. This skin cell rapidly divides, but the resulting cells no longer function properly as skin cells. Even though they do not know what to do, they continue to divide uncontrollably. This is an example of the early stages of __________________.

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Answer: cancer

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The correct answer that would best complete the given statement above would be CANCER. The given situation above is an example of the early stages of CANCER. Cancer is defined as a disease caused by an uncontrollable division and spread of abnormal cells all over the body. The skin cells rapidly divide, but the cells are already defective and no longer function properly. Hope this answer helps. 
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