Targeting cancer cells (Edexcel GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What are tumour markers on cancer cells?
What are tumour markers on cancer cells?
Special proteins called antigens
Why can monoclonal antibodies target cancer cells specifically?
Why can monoclonal antibodies target cancer cells specifically?
Tumour markers are only on cancer cells
How do monoclonal antibodies stimulate the immune system against cancer?
How do monoclonal antibodies stimulate the immune system against cancer?
They attach to tumour markers and act as flags
How do monoclonal antibodies block cancer cell division?
How do monoclonal antibodies block cancer cell division?
Occupy receptor sites on cells
What happens when growth receptors on cancer cells are blocked?
What happens when growth receptors on cancer cells are blocked?
Cancer cells stop dividing
Why are monoclonal antibodies described as 'guided missiles'?
Why are monoclonal antibodies described as 'guided missiles'?
They carry toxins directly to cancer
What can monoclonal antibodies deliver to cancer cells?
What can monoclonal antibodies deliver to cancer cells?
Drugs, toxic chemicals, radioactive materials
How are monoclonal antibodies used for cancer diagnosis?
How are monoclonal antibodies used for cancer diagnosis?
Attached to radioactive elements
How are radioactively labelled antibodies detected in the body?
How are radioactively labelled antibodies detected in the body?
Special cameras detecting radiation
What information does radioactive labelling of antibodies provide?
What information does radioactive labelling of antibodies provide?
Tumour location and size
What is the main advantage of targeted therapy over traditional treatments?
What is the main advantage of targeted therapy over traditional treatments?
Minimal damage to healthy cells
Which side effects are reduced by targeted cancer therapy?
Which side effects are reduced by targeted cancer therapy?
Nausea and hair loss