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What is the typical duration for mammalian cells to complete replication?
What is the typical duration for mammalian cells to complete replication?
- 40-50 hours
- 30-40 hours
- 12-18 hours
- 22-30 hours (correct)
What is the primary purpose of adding FBS to cell culture media?
What is the primary purpose of adding FBS to cell culture media?
- To provide growth factors (correct)
- To adjust the pH of the media
- To increase the surface tension of the media
- To prevent bacterial growth
What is the primary characteristic of single-cell organisms?
What is the primary characteristic of single-cell organisms?
- They are only found in multicellular organisms
- They are composed of a single cell (correct)
- They are formed by multiple rounds of cell division
- They are generated from multiple cells
What is the main difference between single-cell and multicellular organisms?
What is the main difference between single-cell and multicellular organisms?
What is the ideal temperature for culturing mammalian cells?
What is the ideal temperature for culturing mammalian cells?
What is the term for the study of the structure and function of cells?
What is the term for the study of the structure and function of cells?
Who is credited with coining the term 'cell'?
Who is credited with coining the term 'cell'?
What is the term for the process by which cells are generated from a single cell?
What is the term for the process by which cells are generated from a single cell?
Why is it essential to check cell culture media for contamination every time before use?
Why is it essential to check cell culture media for contamination every time before use?
What is the primary method of sterilization for mammalian cell culture media?
What is the primary method of sterilization for mammalian cell culture media?
What type of plastic materials are typically pre-sterilized by manufacturers?
What type of plastic materials are typically pre-sterilized by manufacturers?
What is the term for the controlled growth of cells in a laboratory?
What is the term for the controlled growth of cells in a laboratory?
What is the primary function of the carbohydrate layer on the cell surface?
What is the primary function of the carbohydrate layer on the cell surface?
What is the typical temperature at which mammalian cells are cultured?
What is the typical temperature at which mammalian cells are cultured?
What is the purpose of adding fetal bovine serum (FBS) to the culture medium?
What is the purpose of adding fetal bovine serum (FBS) to the culture medium?
How often do most mammalian cells replicate?
How often do most mammalian cells replicate?
What is the typical pH of the culture medium used for mammalian cells?
What is the typical pH of the culture medium used for mammalian cells?
What is a key factor in selecting a suitable culture medium for a particular cell line?
What is a key factor in selecting a suitable culture medium for a particular cell line?
