Many scientists use a specific type of mouse cell to coat the surface of petri dishes. These cells form a layer on which other kinds of cells-often of different species-can adhere and grow. The mouse cells used to coat petri dishes are likely:
A)epidermal cells.
B)melanocytes.
C)hepatocytes.
D)fibroblasts.
E)microvilli.

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The mouse cells used to coat petri dishes are most likely fibroblasts, as they are commonly used in cell culturing experiments due to their ability to adhere and produce extracellular matrix proteins that provide a supportive environment for other cells to grow. Epidermal cells and melanocytes are more specialized and less commonly used in cell culturing experiments. Hepatocytes are liver cells and are also less commonly used for cell culturing. Microvilli are structures found on the surface of some cells, but are not typically used for coating petri dishes.

Many Scientists Use a Specific Type of Mouse Cell to Coat