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What is the significance of the woman's cells mentioned in the text?

They were used for cosmetic research.
They were the first immortal human cells in the world. (correct)
They were extracted from her brain.
They were only used for research in a single laboratory.

Why is the woman usually identified as Helen Lane in various publications?

She used an alias to hide her identity.
It was a common name used for anonymity in scientific research.
Her real name was not known by many. (correct)
Helen Lane was her stage name.

What did the woman's cells contribute to?

Changing the future of medicine (correct)
Developing new fashion trends
Advancing agricultural research
Impact on space exploration

Why did the woman's cell line become immortal?

As a result of a mutation in the cells (A) Signup and view all the answers

How are the woman's cells commonly referred to in scientific literature?

HeLa (C) Signup and view all the answers

What significant role did Henrietta Lacks' cells play in medical advancements?

Assisted in the research for the polio vaccine (D) Signup and view all the answers

How did Donald Defler introduce Henrietta Lacks to his biology class?

By writing 'HENRIETTA LACKS' in huge print on the board (C) Signup and view all the answers

What analogy is used to describe a cell under a microscope?

A fried egg (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

To hold all the genetic information (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of HeLa cells' weight and length mentioned in the text?

To demonstrate the quantity of cells grown in laboratories (C) Signup and view all the answers

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