What was the unique feature of the tumor cells from Henrietta Lacks that made them valuable for research?
TED-Ed: The immortal cells of Henrietta Lacks - Robin Bulleri

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They glowed under UV light.
They were larger than normal cells.
They could divide indefinitely.
They were resistant to all known diseases.
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Why is the HeLa cell line considered ethically controversial?
They were sold to private companies for profit.
They were used without the consent of Henrietta Lacks or her family.
They were used to create biological weapons.
They were patented without any research.
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Which disease's vaccine development was significantly aided by HeLa cells?
Influenza
Polio
Smallpox
Tuberculosis
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What discovery about chromosomes was made possible by HeLa cells?
Human cells have 23 chromosomes.
Chromosomes are made of RNA.
Chromosomes are identical in all species.
Human cells have 46 chromosomes.
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What enzyme, first discovered in HeLa cells, helps cancer cells evade destruction?
Ligase
Polymerase
Telomerase
Helicase
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