Q. Cancer is caused by
β
Correct Answer: (C)
Uncontrolled mitosis
Explanation:
Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division, specifically due to uncontrolled mitosis, where cells keep dividing without the normal regulatory checks.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) Loss of immunity of cells β While a weak immune system can fail to detect cancer, itβs not the direct cause.
- (B) Uncontrolled meiosis β Meiosis is the division process for gametes (sperm/egg), not somatic cells where cancer occurs.
- (D) Rupturing of cells β This can happen due to damage but doesnβt cause cancer.
Explanation by: Mr. Dubey
Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division, specifically due to uncontrolled mitosis, where cells keep dividing without the normal regulatory checks.
Why other options are incorrect:
- (A) Loss of immunity of cells β While a weak immune system can fail to detect cancer, itβs not the direct cause.
- (B) Uncontrolled meiosis β Meiosis is the division process for gametes (sperm/egg), not somatic cells where cancer occurs.
- (D) Rupturing of cells β This can happen due to damage but doesnβt cause cancer.