10 Questions
What is the recommended temperature for incubators to prevent cell death?
Approximately 38.5°C
Which temperature is ideal for storing liquid media in refrigerators for cell culture purposes?
4°C
What type of microscope is recommended for cell culture work?
Inverted microscope
What is the primary material used to treat tissue culture plasticware?
Polystyrene
Why is it advised to keep cell cultures free of antibiotics in some cases?
To prevent contamination detection
In what direction should one work when handling multiple cell lines on a bench?
Left to right or vice versa, ensuring all materials go to one side
What is the best way to clean up spills in a cell culture work area?
Immediately clean up the spills and always leave the workplace neat & tidy
What is a characteristic feature of diploid cells used in laboratory lines?
Slow-growing lines
'Continuous, rapidly growing lines' are primarily used for which purpose in cell culture?
'Immortalizing' lines
'Lines which may be contaminated' are typically associated with which type of cell culture line?
'Transformed' lines
Learn about the basics of cell culture, including the process of growing prokaryotic, eukaryotic, or plant cells under controlled conditions. Explore the history of cell culture starting from Ross Harrison's and Roux's work, and major developments in cell culture technology.
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