A researcher observes a population of
cells in a tissue sample showing abnormal cell division and clonal expansion.
However, there is no evidence of epigenetic alteration or genomic instability.

Which explanation best accounts for
the observed clonal expansion?

Question

A researcher observes a population of
cells in a tissue sample showing abnormal cell division and clonal expansion.
However, there is no evidence of epigenetic alteration or genomic instability.

Which explanation best accounts for
the observed clonal expansion?

Accepted Answer

Early
genetic changes have triggered sustained growth signalling without additional
heritable alterations

Answer

Acquisition of
invasive traits has allowed the cells to outcompete surrounding tissue

Answer

Accumulation of
widespread genomic instability has enabled rapid evolutionary diversification

Answer

Epigenetic
reprogramming has irreversibly altered cell identity

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