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Question 12

How is a cancerous cell different from a normal cell?

Answer

 

Normal cell

 

Cancerous cell

1.

Normal cells show the property of contact inhibition. Therefore, when these cells come into contact with other cells, they stop dividing.

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Cancerous cells lack the property of contact inhibition. Therefore, they continue to divide, thereby forming a mass of cells or tumor.

2.

They undergo differentiation after attaining a specific growth.

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They do not undergo differentiation.

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These cells remain confined at a particular location.

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These cells do not remain confined at a particular location. They move into neighboring tissues and disturb its function.

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It does not have a specific memory.

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It is characterized by an immunological memory.

(b) Active and passive immunity

 

Active immunity

 

Passive immunity

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It is a type of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies against disease-causing antigens.

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It is a type of acquired immunity in which readymade antibodies are transferred from one individual to another.

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It has a long lasting effect.

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It does not have long lasting effect.

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It is slow. It takes time in producing antibodies and giving responses.

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It is fast. It provides immediate relief.

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Injecting microbes through vaccination inside the body is an example of active immunity.

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Transfer of antibodies present in the mother’s milk to the infant is an example of passive immunity.

 

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