What is the significance of passaging in cell culture?

Practice Questions

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What is the significance of passaging in cell culture?
  1. To increase the number of cells
  2. To decrease the cell density
  3. To change the medium
  4. To freeze the cells

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

What is the significance of passaging in cell culture?
  • Step 1: Understand that cells in culture grow and multiply over time.
  • Step 2: Realize that if too many cells grow in one container, they can run out of space and nutrients.
  • Step 3: Learn that passaging means moving some of these cells to a new container.
  • Step 4: Know that this helps to keep the cells healthy and allows them to continue growing.
  • Step 5: Remember that passaging also helps researchers get more cells for experiments.
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