Tissue Culture MCQs

What is a microcarrier in tissue culture.

A. A small bead or particle used to support cell growth in suspension cultures.
B. A type of microscope used to observe cells in culture.
C. A type of media used to promote cell growth.
D. A device used to sterilize tissue culture equipment.
Answer: A

What is a bioreactor in tissue culture.

A. A device used to culture cells or tissues on a large scale.
B. A type of microscope used to observe cells in culture.
C. A type of media used to promote cell growth.
D. A device used to sterilize tissue culture equipment.
Answer: A

What is callus tissue.

A. Undifferentiated tissue that is formed when plant cells are grown in culture.
B. A type of bacterial infection.
C. A type of cancer.
D. A type of fungal infection.
Answer: A

What is somatic embryogenesis.

A. The formation of embryos from somatic cells in tissue culture.
B. The formation of embryos from germ cells in tissue culture.
C. The formation of embryos from stem cells in tissue culture.
D. The formation of embryos from egg cells in tissue culture.
Answer: A

What is the difference between primary and secondary cell cultures.

A. Primary cultures are derived directly from tissues, while secondary cultures are derived from primary cultures.
B. Secondary cultures are derived directly from tissues, while primary cultures are derived from secondary cultures.
C. Primary cultures are derived from animal cells, while secondary cultures are derived from plant cells.
D. Secondary cultures are derived from bacterial cells, while primary cultures are derived from fungal cells.
Answer: A

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