Tissue Culture (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What does tissue culture allow scientists to do in a laboratory?
What does tissue culture allow scientists to do in a laboratory?
Cultivate cells in controlled settings
What is plant tissue culture also known as?
What is plant tissue culture also known as?
Micropropagation
What type of medium are tissue samples placed in to encourage growth?
What type of medium are tissue samples placed in to encourage growth?
Nutrient-rich medium
Where should plant tissue be taken from for best results in tissue culture?
Where should plant tissue be taken from for best results in tissue culture?
Rapidly growing areas like shoot tips
What type of conditions must plant tissue culture be conducted under?
What type of conditions must plant tissue culture be conducted under?
Aseptic conditions
What genetic characteristic do plants produced by tissue culture have?
What genetic characteristic do plants produced by tissue culture have?
Identical to the parent plant
How does tissue culture help with conservation?
How does tissue culture help with conservation?
Preserves endangered plant species
How many plants can be produced from one parent using tissue culture?
How many plants can be produced from one parent using tissue culture?
Hundreds or thousands
How are animal cells separated from each other during tissue culture?
How are animal cells separated from each other during tissue culture?
Treated with enzymes
How does animal tissue culture benefit drug development?
How does animal tissue culture benefit drug development?
Reduces need for animal testing
What regenerative medicine application uses tissue culture?
What regenerative medicine application uses tissue culture?
Skin grafts and organ regeneration
Why can plants be grown year-round using tissue culture?
Why can plants be grown year-round using tissue culture?
Independent of seasonal conditions