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If you were inspecting tissue taken from a tumor biopsy, what characteristics would you look for that would indicate the presence of cancer cells? Describe three distinct morphological differences you would expect to see between healthy cells and cancer cells.

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Size and shape of the cell's nucleus
Typically, the nucleus of a cancer cell is larger and darker than that of a normal cell and its size can vary greatly.
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