Practice Cell Culture Medium - 3.1.3 | Chapter 3: Cell Culture Technology | ICSE Class 12 Biotechnology
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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 Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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