Monoclonal antibodies (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What are monoclonal antibodies?
What are monoclonal antibodies?
Identical antibodies from the same cell
How many protein antigens can monoclonal antibodies bind to?
How many protein antigens can monoclonal antibodies bind to?
Only one specific protein antigen
What is a key characteristic of lymphocytes used in monoclonal antibody production?
What is a key characteristic of lymphocytes used in monoclonal antibody production?
They make antibodies but cannot divide
What is a key characteristic of tumour cells used in monoclonal antibody production?
What is a key characteristic of tumour cells used in monoclonal antibody production?
They divide rapidly but make no antibodies
What is a hybridoma?
What is a hybridoma?
A cell formed from lymphocyte & tumour cell
What can a hybridoma cell do?
What can a hybridoma cell do?
Divide & produce clones making antibodies
What type of cell are monoclonal antibodies produced from clones of?
What type of cell are monoclonal antibodies produced from clones of?
B-lymphocyte
What is attached to monoclonal antibodies to detect blood clots?
What is attached to monoclonal antibodies to detect blood clots?
A radioactive element
How do blood clots form?
How do blood clots form?
Proteins join together to form solid mesh
What are monoclonal antibodies bound to for measuring hormone levels in blood?
What are monoclonal antibodies bound to for measuring hormone levels in blood?
A fluorescent dye
What is an example of monoclonal antibody use in screening donated blood?
What is an example of monoclonal antibody use in screening donated blood?
Detecting HIV infections
What do scientists look for in research when using monoclonal antibodies to find molecules?
What do scientists look for in research when using monoclonal antibodies to find molecules?
A build-up of fluorescence