The document discusses different types of cell cultures, including primary cultures derived from animal tissue, continuous cultures comprised of cell lines, and normal diploid cells with a finite lifespan. It describes common cell lines used in research, including HeLa cells from cervical carcinoma and CHO cells from hamster ovary. The key components of maintaining cell cultures are discussed, such as temperature, atmosphere, sterile conditions, culture medium, and growth equipment. Tasks demonstrate observing cell morphology, quantifying cell density using a hemocytometer, and counting chromosomes in CHO cells, which are shown to have an aneuploid number due to long-term cultivation.