Why are cancer cells harmful select all statements that apply
a they absorb nutrients needed by other cells
o they block weive connection
o mhey prevent organs from functioning properly
they stop cell growth and division

The correct options are A and C.

They absorb nutrients needed by other cells.

They prevent organs from functioning properly

Explanation:

Cancer can be described as the rapid growth of abnormal cells which can cause tumours.

Recent researches have shown that cancer cells require high levels of energy for growth and development and they gain this energy by taking sugars and amino acids from the normal functioning cells. Hence, option A is correct.

As cancer cells destroy the other normal functioning cells of the body, they cause organs and systems to not function properly. Hence, option C is correct.

unicellular organisms, like bacteria, are able to perform all life functions within one single cell. multicellular organisms need many different types of cells to carry out the same life processes. each of these special types of cells has a different structure that it perform a specific function.