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The difference between benign and malignant tumours is significant because:

Benign tumours grow faster than malignant tumours requiring immediate treatment
Malignant tumours can spread to other parts of the body and invade healthy tissues
Benign tumours are more likely to cause death than malignant tumours
Malignant tumours only affect older adults while benign tumours affect all ages

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B is correct: Malignant tumours can spread to other body parts and invade healthy tissues causing sickness and death.

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A is incorrect: Benign tumours generally grow slowly while malignant tumours grow uncontrollably.
C is incorrect: Malignant tumours are more likely to cause death not benign tumours.
D is incorrect: Both tumour types can affect people of various ages not specific age groups.