Question

Uninhibited growth occurs in a defect in the animal cell media because

• A. It is an energy source
• B. It is a carbon source for nucleic acid for synthesis
• C. It is an energy and carbon source for cell culture
• D. Cells cannot produce it

Hint:

• Uninhibited growth is linked to missing regulatory factors (e.g., growth inhibitors).
• Nutrient roles (a-c) are unrelated to loss of growth control.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

In biotechnology, uninhibited growth in animal cell media occurs due to the presence of essential factors that cells themselves cannot produce. In this context, the most appropriate explanation for such uncontrolled growth is that certain components necessary for cell proliferation are provided externally because:

- Cells lack the ability to synthesize certain essential compounds required for growth.

- These components fulfil the critical nutritional requirements enabling cell replication and survival.

This aligns with the given correct answer: Cells cannot produce it, indicating a reliance on external supplementation for growth stagnation in the media.