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Observations of log-log relationships in the distribution of this condition led to the development of the Armitage–Doll model. Rothschild et al. proposed a conifer diet as one factor in the very high incidence of this condition among Edmontosaurus fossils. Different species’ risk for developing this condition does not correlate with body size or lifespan according (15[1])to Peto’s paradox. Secretion (15[1])of extremely high molecular mass (*) hyaluronan is likely responsible for the rarity of this disease among naked mole rats. Transmissible forms (-5[1])of this disease (10[1])occur in dogs and Tasmanian devils. Whales and elephants are very resistant to this disease, likely due to their high expression of p53. For 10 points, name this type of disease characterized (10[1])by metastasis and unchecked cell growth. ■END■

ANSWER: cancer [accept specific cancers like breast cancer or skin cancer; prompt on having tumors]
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PlayerTeamOpponentBuzz PositionValue
Shaun IyerInnovation Academy AGeorgia Tech D5415
Ian Droessler WilsonInnovation Academy BJohns Creek5815
Michael VadakumpaddanInnovation Academy CMilton79-5
Pranav SrambikkalLambertGeorgia Tech A8210
Darren KellisMiltonInnovation Academy C11410

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