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Which cell line is considered one of the most important in medical research?

  • Hemba cell line

  • Hembka cell line

  • Helia cell line

  • HeLa cell line

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The HeLa cell line is a crucial tool in medical research, recognized as one of the most significant cell lines ever established. Derived from cervical cancer cells taken from Henrietta Lacks in 1951, HeLa cells have an exceptional ability to grow and divide continuously in culture, making them invaluable for studying cell biology, virology, and cancer research.
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