Immortal cell lineages _____.
A) are derived from normal body cells
B) are unable to grow outside the body
C) have limited research applications
D) are derived from cancerous cells
E) are used in cell replacement therapies

Question

Immortal cell lineages _____.​
A) ​are derived from normal body cells
B) ​are unable to grow outside the body
C) have limited research applications​
D) ​are derived from cancerous cells
E) ​are used in cell replacement therapies

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Immortal cell lines are often derived from cancerous cells because the mutations that cause cancer can also lead to the cells' ability to divide indefinitely. This characteristic is what makes them "immortal" in a laboratory setting.

Immortal Cell Lineages _____.​

Immortal Cell Lineages _____.