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Which of the following is NOT a tool required for cell culture?
Which of the following is NOT a tool required for cell culture?
When did animal cell culture become a routine laboratory technique?
When did animal cell culture become a routine laboratory technique?
Which of the following is NOT a culturing container used in cell culture?
Which of the following is NOT a culturing container used in cell culture?
From where can cell cultures be derived?
From where can cell cultures be derived?
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What is the main difference between normal cell and cancer cell cultures?
What is the main difference between normal cell and cancer cell cultures?
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Study Notes
Cell Culture Tools and Containers
- A microscope is not a tool required for cell culture.
History of Cell Culture
- Animal cell culture became a routine laboratory technique in the 1950s.
Cell Culture Containers
- A test tube is not a culturing container used in cell culture.
Sources of Cell Cultures
- Cell cultures can be derived from tissues, organs, or cells from an individual (primary culture), or from an existing cell culture (cell line).
Characteristics of Cell Cultures
- The main difference between normal cell and cancer cell cultures is that cancer cells are immortal, meaning they can divide indefinitely, whereas normal cells have a limited lifespan and can only divide a certain number of times.
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Test your knowledge on cell culture with this quiz! Learn about the history, techniques, and tools required for successful cell culture. Perfect for students and researchers in the field of biology and biotechnology.
