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  • Cell Culture vs. Tissue Culture: Understanding Cell Growth in Labs
    A group of cells grown in nutrient solution from a single cell is called a cell culture or tissue culture.

    Here's a breakdown:

    * Cell culture: This term is more general and refers to the process of growing cells outside of their natural environment.

    * Tissue culture: This term is more specific and usually refers to the cultivation of a group of cells that have differentiated and organized into a tissue.

    Both terms are often used interchangeably, but technically, a "tissue culture" is a type of cell culture where the cells are grown in a way that mimics the organization and function of a tissue.

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