In what condition does an immortalized cell line reproduce?
Under all conditions
Under no condition
In the presence of oxygen
Under specific conditions
Answer
Under specific conditions, such as the presence of specific growth factors and nutrients, and the absence of cell cycle inhibitors, immortalized cell lines can divide and proliferate indefinitely, maintaining their characteristics over multiple generations in vitro. This continuous replication capability distinguishes them from normal somatic cells with a finite lifespan and makes them valuable tools in research, drug testing, and biotechnological applications.
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