A Researcher Is Culturing Cells in an Incubator Where the Gas

question 69

Multiple Choice

A researcher is culturing cells in an incubator where the gas levels are carefully regulated. If the researcher observes that the pO₂ in the incubator is 200 mmHg, what can the researcher deduce about the pO₂ of her cells?

• A)The pO₂ of her cells is greater than 200 mmHg.
• B)The pO₂ of her cells is less than or equal to 200 mmHg.
• C)The pO₂ of her cells must be greater than 400 mmHg.
• D)No determination can be made regarding the pO₂ in these cells.
• E)None of the answer options is correct.

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