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Which of the following cells cannot be grown under tissue culture conditions?

A
Hela cells
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Leucocytes
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C
Kidney cells
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D
Nerve cells
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Solution

The correct option is D Nerve cells
Tissue culture is the culture of cells in in vitro conditions. Many types of cells can be grown through tissue culture in a culture medium.
A. HeLa is an immortal cell line used in scientific research. It is the oldest and most commonly used human cell line.
B. Leucocytes or the white blood cells can be cultured in a culture medium.
C. Kidney cells can also be cultured in a culture medium.
D. The culture of neuronal cells is particularly challenging since mature neurons do not undergo cell division. Hence, nerve cells cannot be grown under tissue culture conditions.
So, the correct answer is 'Nerve cells'.

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