Cell Lines in Research

For identification

To avoid confusion in literature reports

A code designating the laboratory

<p>Less risk of biohazards</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure the expression of the right and appropriate functions of the cells.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transformed cells are immortalized and grow rapidly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Population doubling time, ability to grow in suspension, saturation density, and cloning efficiency.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To check the health status of the cells, ensure absence of contamination, and detect any complications.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Finite cell lines are cell lines with limited culture life spans that divide 20 to 100 times before extinction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Continuous cell lines are immortal and tumorigenic, while finite cell lines have limited culture life spans.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Split ratio is the divisor of the dilution ratio of a cell culture at subculture.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Passage number is the number of times that a culture has been sub-cultured.</p> Signup and view all the answers