HeLa Cells and DNA

Who was the woman whose cells became 'immortal'?

• Henrietta Lacks

• Rosalind Franklin

• Marie Curie

• Jane Goodall

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In what year did Henrietta Lacks die?

• 1951

• 1971

• 1941

• 1961

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Where was Henrietta Lacks from?

• Baltimore

• Chicago

• Los Angeles

• New York

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What type of cells were taken from Henrietta Lacks?

• Skin cells

• Blood cells

• HeLa cells

• Bone cells

What makes HeLa cells unique?

• They do not die and continue to grow

• They can change color

• They are resistant to all diseases

• They are larger than normal cells

What is the significance of HeLa cells in medical research?

• They are used to test cosmetics

• They help in creating vaccines and treatments

• They are used in space research

• They are used to study plant growth

What is the full form of 'HeLa' in HeLa cells?

• Helen Lacks

• Henrietta Lacks

• Hector Lacks

• Helena Lacks

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What ethical issue is associated with the collection of HeLa cells?

• They were taken from a living person

• They were taken from a different species

• They were taken from a minor

• They were taken without Henrietta Lacks' knowledge

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___________ are the building blocks of life.

• DNA

• legos
• blocks
• blood

Which type(s) of cells contain DNA

• plant cells
• animal cells
• bacteria cells
• all cells