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What is the significance of the woman's cells mentioned in the text?
They were the first immortal human cells in the world.
Why is the woman usually identified as Helen Lane in various publications?
Her real name was not known by many.
What did the woman's cells contribute to?
Changing the future of medicine
Why did the woman's cell line become immortal?
As a result of a mutation in the cells
How are the woman's cells commonly referred to in scientific literature?
HeLa
What significant role did Henrietta Lacks' cells play in medical advancements?
Assisted in the research for the polio vaccine
How did Donald Defler introduce Henrietta Lacks to his biology class?
By writing 'HENRIETTA LACKS' in huge print on the board
What analogy is used to describe a cell under a microscope?
A fried egg
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
To hold all the genetic information
What is the significance of HeLa cells' weight and length mentioned in the text?
To demonstrate the quantity of cells grown in laboratories
Test your deduction skills by solving the mystery behind a photo from the late 1940s depicting a woman with a hidden medical condition. Explore the clues and uncover the story behind the image.
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