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Who is Henrietta Lacks?
Who is Henrietta Lacks?
- An inventor of medical equipment
- A scientist at John Hopkins
- A patient whose cells were taken without consent (correct)
- A famous astronaut
What name is given to Henrietta Lacks' cells in the field of science?
What name is given to Henrietta Lacks' cells in the field of science?
- HeLa (correct)
- John's Legacy
- Hopkins Cells
- Henrietta's Miracle
Why does the speaker mention that Henrietta Lacks' cells need to be kept frozen?
Why does the speaker mention that Henrietta Lacks' cells need to be kept frozen?
- To preserve their freshness
- To prevent them from dying (correct)
- To avoid contamination
- To reduce their growth rate
What is the speaker's main concern about the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells?
What is the speaker's main concern about the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells?
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What impact did Henrietta Lacks' cells have on the field of medicine?
What impact did Henrietta Lacks' cells have on the field of medicine?
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Why does the speaker mention that her mother's cells are 'all over the world'?
Why does the speaker mention that her mother's cells are 'all over the world'?
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What emotion does the speaker primarily express towards the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells?
What emotion does the speaker primarily express towards the use of Henrietta Lacks' cells?
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Why does the speaker say she doesn't have it in her to fight anymore?
Why does the speaker say she doesn't have it in her to fight anymore?
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