Lab Report
Lab Report
Making a Genetically Modified Cell
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boxes.
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Reference
Use the following illustrations to help you identify the cell types from your lab.
Stem cells
Activity 1 – Cell Maintenance
Experiment 1
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conditions, cell types, and cell density in the corresponding columns.
Growth Conditions
Cell Type
Cell Density
Experiment 2
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conditions, cell types, and cell density in the corresponding columns.
Growth Conditions
Cell Type
Cell Density
Experiment 3
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conditions, cell types, and cell density in the corresponding columns.
Growth Conditions
Cell Type
Cell Density
1. Compare the initial numbers of cells to the cell counts for
Experiments 2 and 3.
2. Explain the role of nutrients on the cells in the initial culture plate.
Activity 2 – Cell Differentiation 1
Experiment 1
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conditions, cell types, and cell density in the corresponding columns.
Growth Conditions
Cell Type
Cell Density
Experiment 2
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conditions, cell types, and cell density in the corresponding columns.
Growth Conditions
Cell Type
Cell Density
Experiment 3
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conditions, cell types, and cell density in the corresponding columns.
Growth Conditions
Cell Type
Cell Density
Experiment 4
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conditions, cell types, and cell density in the corresponding columns.
Growth Conditions
Cell Type
Cell Density
3. Explain the role of growth factor on the initial cell culture.
4. Explain the roles of the different differentiation factors on the initial
cell culture.
Activity 3 - Cell Differentiation 1
Experiment 1
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conditions, cell types, and cell density in the corresponding columns.
Growth Conditions
Cell Type
Cell Density
5. Explain the effects of adding two growth factors on the initial cell
culture.
6. Based on this experiment, describe how the body is likely to use
growth factors to produce the variety of cells in the body.