The Cell: A Molecular Approach

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Chapter 18: Cancer

Video 18.1  Human Melanoma Cells Dividing

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Human melanoma cells divide several times over an 18-hour period (shown at approximately 1300× real speed). The black vesicles, called melanosomes, are derived from endoplasmic reticulum, and contain melanin pigment. (2.7 MB) [© James A. Sullivan, Quill Graphics.]