When running cell-based experiments a large number of biochemical processes are taking place simultaneously and can continue after sample collection, confounding the results while additional samples are being harvested. To stabilize the composition of the reaction mixture researchers can ____.

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Adding a cocktail of inhibitors to the mixture can effectively halt or slow down the biochemical processes, stabilizing the composition of the reaction mixture and preventing further changes that could confound the results. Separating, evaporating, or diluting the mixture might not stop the biochemical processes.

When Running Cell-Based Experiments a Large Number of Biochemical Processes