Question

Migration of cancerous cells from the site of origin to other part of the body forming secondary tumors is called ___________

(a) Diapedesis

(b) Metastasis

(c) Proliferation

(d) Apoptosis

I have been asked this question during an interview for a job.

My question is from Oncogenes, Tumor Suppressor Genes and Programmed Cell Death in section Biosignalling of Biochemistry

Answer 1

Correct answer is (b) Metastasis

To explain: Metastasis can be defined as migration of cancerous cells from the site of origin to other part of the body forming secondary tumors.