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Which of the following is a significant contribution of HeLa cells to medical science?

  • Discovery of DNA structure
  • Development of the polio vaccine (correct)
  • Invention of the electron microscope
  • Development of the first antibiotic

What makes viruses a significant tool in cancer research?

  • They are used to develop antibiotics.
  • They help in understanding the molecular basis of cancer. (correct)
  • Viruses are the leading cause of all human cancers.
  • They are used in developing pain medications.

What is a key advantage of using fluorescence microscopy in cell biology?

  • It allows for the observation of cells at atomic resolution.
  • It enables specific molecules within cells to be visualized. (correct)
  • It is the only method that can be used to view live cells.
  • Fluorescence microscopy is mainly used for observing plant cells.

Subcellular fractionation is a technique used to:

<p>Separate cellular components based on size and density. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

FRAP (Fluorescence Recovery After Photobleaching) is a technique used to:

<p>Observe the movement and diffusion of proteins within live cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which model organism has been pivotal in understanding the genetics of development?

<p>Drosophila melanogaster (fruit fly) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cell biology, GFP (Green Fluorescent Protein) tagging is used to:

<p>Tag specific proteins to observe their location and movement within cells. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The study of which virus led to the discovery of oncogenes?

<p>Rous sarcoma virus (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of microscopy would be most appropriate for observing the detailed internal structure of a virus?

<p>Electron microscopy (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the role of viruses in cancer research?

<p>Certain viruses are known to be direct causes of specific types of cancer. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Subcellular fractionation allows researchers to:

<p>Analyze the biochemical properties of different cell organelles. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In cell biology, what is the primary use of model organisms like C. elegans and Drosophila?

<p>To understand fundamental biological processes (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a primary reason for using E. coli in genetic research?

<p>It has a fast growth rate and simple genetics. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key characteristic of HeLa cells that has made them particularly useful in research?

<p>They are immortal, meaning they can divide indefinitely in culture. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Fluorescence Resonance Energy Transfer (FRET) is primarily used to:

<p>Measure the distance between two molecules within cells. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is Arabidopsis thaliana a popular model organism in plant biology?

<p>It has a small genome and a short life cycle. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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