Why Are Diploid Cell Cultures Preferred Over Continuous Cell Cultures

question 30

Multiple Choice

Why are diploid cell cultures preferred over continuous cell cultures?

• A) Diploid cells have undergone changes in their chromosome structure that make them more stable.
• B) Diploid cells are more nearly like cells of whole organisms than continuous culture cells.
• C) Continuous cell cultures are expensive to maintain.
• D) Results from continuous culture cells do not apply to disease in whole organisms.
• E) Diploid cells last far longer than continuous culture cells.

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