Practice - Cancer Research
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Practice Questions
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What is the primary purpose of using cell cultures in cancer research?
💡 Hint: Think about what scientists need to do before testing on humans.
Give one example of a use of cancer cell cultures.
💡 Hint: Consider what researchers might want to evaluate first.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main application of cultured cancer cells in research?
💡 Hint: Consider what researchers need to assess before trying drugs in humans.
True or False: Cell cultures can completely replicate the complexity of tumors in living organisms.
💡 Hint: Think about the differences between a simplified lab model and actual human tissues.
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Challenge Problems
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Consider a scenario where a new cancer drug is under development. How would cultured cancer cells be used to validate its effectiveness? Discuss the steps involved.
💡 Hint: What tests might you run to see if the drug kills or stops the cancer cells from growing?
Analyze a case where drug resistance has been observed in patients. How could researchers use cell cultures to study the mechanisms of this resistance?
💡 Hint: What changes occur in cells when they become resistant to treatment, and how can you study them?
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