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Question 5 • CMS 2026-2027 Biology CREDIT RECOVERY

Why are immortal cell lines important for biological research?

Answer
A
They have two nuclei, allowing them to divide faster than normal cells.
B
They grow spontaneously rather than going through the process of mitosis.
C
They can replicate indefinitely and do not experience natural cell death.
D
They grow larger than normal cells so that they can divide into multiple cells.

Explanation

Immortal cell lines can keep dividing indefinitely under suitable laboratory conditions, unlike most normal cells, which have a limited number of divisions. This makes them useful for repeated experiments and long-term research. Choice C correctly describes their ability to replicate indefinitely and avoid the usual limits on cell division.

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