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State whether the following is true or false.
Trypsin should be left on adherent cells for as long as possible to ensure complete detachment.

  • A.True only at large scales
  • B.False only at small scales
  • C.True
  • D.False

Answer: D

Prolonged exposure digests surface proteins the cells depend on and reduces their viability. The usual practice is the shortest exposure that lifts the cells, followed by neutralisation with serum-containing medium. Longer is not better here, despite the intuition.

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