What is an immortalized cell line?
A cell line that can reproduce indefinitely under certain conditions
A cell line that always dies
A cell line that can transform into any cell type
A cell line that can only reproduce once
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Immortalized cell lines are populations of cells that have acquired the ability to divide indefinitely in culture, essentially becoming "immortal." Unlike normal cells, which have a limited lifespan, immortalized cells can continuously proliferate, making them valuable for scientific research and applications.
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