Which of the following is a characteristic of immortalized cell lines?

Practice Questions

Q1
Which of the following is a characteristic of immortalized cell lines?
  1. They can only divide a limited number of times
  2. They have a finite lifespan
  3. They can proliferate indefinitely
  4. They are always derived from human tissues

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following is a characteristic of immortalized cell lines?
  • Step 1: Understand what immortalized cell lines are. They are cells that have been modified to grow indefinitely in a lab.
  • Step 2: Recognize that these cells can divide and multiply without stopping, unlike normal cells that have a limited lifespan.
  • Step 3: Realize that this ability to proliferate indefinitely makes them useful for long-term research and experiments.
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