5 Questions
Who coined the term 'tissue culture'?
Montrose Thomas Burrows
What is another name for tissue culture?
Micropropagation
In which year did Wilhelm Roux demonstrate the basic principle of tissue culture?
1885
What type of medium is typically used in tissue culture?
Agar
What did Ross Granville Harrison demonstrate the growth of in 1907?
Frog embryonic cells
Study Notes
Tissue Culture
- The term 'tissue culture' was coined by Ross Granville Harrison.
- Another name for tissue culture is 'in vitro culture'.
History of Tissue Culture
- Wilhelm Roux demonstrated the basic principle of tissue culture in 1885.
Medium Used in Tissue Culture
- A nutrient-rich medium, typically a liquid agar or a gel-like substance, is used to support cell growth in tissue culture.
Milestones in Tissue Culture
- In 1907, Ross Granville Harrison demonstrated the growth of nerve cells in a culture medium, a significant milestone in the development of tissue culture.
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