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.

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Animal cells come from organisms that have specialized cell types, and these cells have lost the ability to synthesize some of the metabolites that they need. Therefore, they must be provided with these metabolites in the culture medium.

In Contrast to Yeast or Bacterial Cells, Animal Cell Cultures