MCQ for cell culture technique

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Question 1: Which of the following is Not the essential equipment for cell culture?
  • INCORRECT. Cell culture hood is the essential equipment used for cell culture.
  • INCORRECT! Centrifuge is the essential equipment used for cell culture.
  • CORRECT! Spectrophotometer is not the essential equipment used for cell culture.
  • INCORRECT! Incubator is the essential equipment used for cell culture.
Question 2: Which of the following is the purpose of using centrifuge for cell culture:
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  • CORRECT. Centrifuge is used to spin down cells. Then the medium is removed and the cells are re-suspended in a new medium.
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Question 3: What is the purpose of adding trypsin to cell culture in the experiment?

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  • CORRECT. Trypsin can digest intercellular material that binds cells together.
Question 4: Which of the following piece(s) of equipment is(are) required to count cells in cell culture?
I. Timer
II. Hemocytometer
III. Microscope
  • INCORRECT. Timer is not required. Please try again.
  • INCORRECT. One more equipment is required. Please try again.
  • CORRECT. Cells are counted in hemocytometer under microscope.
  • INCORRECT. Timer is not required. Please try again.
Question 5: Which of the following statements are True for handling of cells and culture media?
I. Cells and culture media should be free from contaminating microorganisms.
II. All cell culture materials should be maintained under sterile conditions.
III. All surfaces within the culture area should be non-porous to prevent adsorption of media and other materials that may provide a good breeding ground for microorganisms, resulting in the infection of the culture.
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  • CORRECT. All of them are true.