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RPMI 1640 growth medium used for cell culture contains all of the following, EXCEPT:
Explanation
RPMI 1640 was formulated by Moore at Roswell Park for lymphoid cells, containing inorganic salts, glucose, amino acids, vitamins, and buffers, but no serum, proteins, or growth factors. Supplementation with fetal bovine serum provides necessary growth factors for proliferation.
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