Chapter 9

Question 1

Cell Functions

Answer 1

Viability (all cell types)
Communication (all)
Protein synthesis (all)
Proliferation (some cell types)
Migration (some)
Activation/differentiation (some)
Programmed cell death (some)

Question 2

DLVO Theory

Answer 2

model of cell-surface binding that does not account for surface topography or steric repulsion

Question 3

cytotoxicity assays

Answer 3

direct contact (including LDH), agar diffusion, elution

Question 4

DNA/RNA assays

Answer 4

PCR and RT-PCR

Northern and Southern Blotting

Question 5

Protein Production Assays

Answer 5

Immunostaining