You have a series of cells, all of which were derived from tumors. How might you determine which ones are malignant?
A) Identify the ones that are not dividing uncontrollably.
B) Identify the ones with higher rates of apoptosis.
C) Prepare karyotypes to identify the ones with aberrant chromosome number or structure.
D) Identify the ones with elongated cell cycles.

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Preparation of karyotypes can help identify any aberrations in chromosome number or structure, which is a common feature of malignant cells. Options A, B, and D are not specific enough to definitively identify malignant cells.

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