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What is the complex process by which cells are grown under controlled conditions, generally outside of their natural environment?
What is the complex process by which cells are grown under controlled conditions, generally outside of their natural environment?
Which type of cells are sources of bioproducts, biologics, and biopharmaceuticals?
Which type of cells are sources of bioproducts, biologics, and biopharmaceuticals?
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used bioreactor for scaling up cell growth and biopharmaceutical production?
Which of the following is NOT a commonly used bioreactor for scaling up cell growth and biopharmaceutical production?
What is the last phase in the bacterial life cycle?
What is the last phase in the bacterial life cycle?
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Which phase of the bacterial life cycle involves the bacteria learning to use the available food and turning on appropriate genes for growth?
Which phase of the bacterial life cycle involves the bacteria learning to use the available food and turning on appropriate genes for growth?
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Which phase is characterized by the rapid multiplication of bacteria using up the food?
Which phase is characterized by the rapid multiplication of bacteria using up the food?
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Which bacterial strains are most used for expressing proteins in Biotechnology?
Which bacterial strains are most used for expressing proteins in Biotechnology?
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Which system has become the dominant system for the production of recombinant proteins for clinical applications?
Which system has become the dominant system for the production of recombinant proteins for clinical applications?
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What is a main disadvantage of using mammalian cells for protein production?
What is a main disadvantage of using mammalian cells for protein production?
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Which mammalian cell lines are commonly used for producing recombinant protein pharmaceuticals?
Which mammalian cell lines are commonly used for producing recombinant protein pharmaceuticals?
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What is a potential advantage of plant cell culture over the extraction of compounds from field-grown plant material?
What is a potential advantage of plant cell culture over the extraction of compounds from field-grown plant material?
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What are the common contaminants of cell culture?
What are the common contaminants of cell culture?
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What do biotech products (biopharmaceuticals) primarily use for producing proteins for therapeutic purposes?
What do biotech products (biopharmaceuticals) primarily use for producing proteins for therapeutic purposes?
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'Bioreactors' and 'mammalian and plant cell cultures' are techniques used for what purpose?
'Bioreactors' and 'mammalian and plant cell cultures' are techniques used for what purpose?
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What are some problems associated with plant tissue culture?
What are some problems associated with plant tissue culture?
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Which cell culture contaminants cause visible effects on the culture?
Which cell culture contaminants cause visible effects on the culture?
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What is the main advantage of using bioreactors and cell cultures in biotechnology?
What is the main advantage of using bioreactors and cell cultures in biotechnology?
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