All are true about human chorionic gonadotrophin except: (A) Glycosylated peptide hormone, (B) Detected in serum 7 → 9 days after LH surge, (C) hcG promotes apoptosis in nontrophoblastic neoplasia, (D) Elevated hcG Levels are seen is down syndrome
Answer is C. hcG inhibits apoptosis in nontrophoblastic tumors, thereby allowing rapid growth.