In Contrast to Yeast or Bacterial Cells, Animal Cell Cultures

Multiple Choice

In contrast to yeast or bacterial cells, animal cell cultures are grown on fairly complex media, with added amino acids, vitamins, and/or hormones. This is primarily because animal cells

A) typically live in association with other cells.
B) are less capable of transporting small molecules across their membranes.
C) come from organisms that have specialized cell types.
D) have too many genes to be able to keep track of the biosynthesis of needed metabolites.