Principles of Animal Cell Culture
An introduction to the specific requirements for growing animal cells in vitro, including media formulation and maintaining aseptic conditions. Students will differentiate between primary cultures and cell lines.
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An introduction to the specific requirements for growing animal cells in vitro, including media formulation and maintaining aseptic conditions. Students will differentiate between primary cultures and cell lines.
Key Questions
- Why is serum often required in animal cell culture media?
- What is the difference between a primary culture and a continuous cell line?
- How are animal cells scaled up for industrial production?
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