Practice Cell Culture Medium (3.1.3) - Chapter 3: Cell Culture Technology
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Practice - Cell Culture Medium

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Question 1 Easy

What is cell culture medium?

💡 Hint: Think of it as food for cells.

Question 2 Easy

Name two types of culture media.

💡 Hint: One comes from a living source while the other is chemically defined.

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Question 1

What is a natural culture medium derived from?

Animal serum
Chemicals
Plant extracts

💡 Hint: Think about what supports cell growth naturally.

Question 2

True or False: Synthetic media are always cheaper than natural media.

True
False

💡 Hint: Reflect on the quality of the ingredients.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Explain how you would set up a cell culture experiment using synthetic media, focusing on maintaining sterility and preventing contamination.

💡 Hint: Consider every step from preparation to monitoring.

Challenge 2 Hard

Compare and contrast the use of natural versus synthetic media in primary cell culture and established cell lines. Discuss the pros and cons of each.

💡 Hint: Think about the advantages and disadvantages each type presents in different scenarios.

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