Cancer cells divide uncontrollably, evading the signals that regulate the cell c

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Cancer cells divide uncontrollably, evading the signals that regulate the cell cycle. Classify the characteristics below as those of cancer cells or normal cells. Cancer cells: ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Normal cells: ________________________________________________________________________ a) adhere to neighboring cells within a tissue. b) differentiate into specialized cells. c) self-destruct if nucleus is abnormal. d) metastasize and spread to new locations. e) do not respond to external cell signals. f) have abnormal number of chromosomes.

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Normal cells

Cancer cells

Normal cells

Cancer cells

1. Adhere to neighboring cells within a tissue
2. Differentiate into specialized cells
3. Self-destruct if nucleus is abnormal

1. Metastasize and spread to new locations
2. Do not respond to external cell signals
3. Have abnormal number of chromosomes

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