Unit 3 - Topic 2 - Experimentation - Section B - Experimental Design - Part IV - In vivo and in vitro studies Flashcards

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What does in vitro refer to

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The technique of performing a given procedure in a controlled environment outside of a living organism

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Examples of in vitro experiements

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  • cells growing in culture medium
  • proteins in solution
  • purified organelles
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What does in vivo refer to

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Experimentation using a whole, living organism

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What are the advantages and disadvantages of in vivo and in vitro studies

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Vivo - wider environment
Vitro - more controlled

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