Uses of Monoclonal Antibodies (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What hormone is present in urine of pregnant women that pregnancy tests detect?
What hormone is present in urine of pregnant women that pregnancy tests detect?
Human chorionic gonadotrophin (hCG)
What are the mobile antibodies in the first section of a pregnancy test attached to?
What are the mobile antibodies in the first section of a pregnancy test attached to?
Blue beads
Where are the stationary antibodies located in a pregnancy test?
Where are the stationary antibodies located in a pregnancy test?
Second section, stuck down to stick
What indicates a positive pregnancy result on the test stick?
What indicates a positive pregnancy result on the test stick?
A blue line
What do monoclonal antibodies measure in laboratories?
What do monoclonal antibodies measure in laboratories?
Hormone/chemical levels in blood
What are laboratory monoclonal antibodies bound to for detection?
What are laboratory monoclonal antibodies bound to for detection?
Fluorescent dye
Which is an example of laboratory use of monoclonal antibodies?
Which is an example of laboratory use of monoclonal antibodies?
Screening donated blood for HIV
What are the antigens on cancer cell membranes called?
What are the antigens on cancer cell membranes called?
Tumour markers
How do some monoclonal antibodies help treat cancer by affecting the immune system?
How do some monoclonal antibodies help treat cancer by affecting the immune system?
Bind to tumour markers to stimulate attack
How do monoclonal antibodies stop cancer cells dividing?
How do monoclonal antibodies stop cancer cells dividing?
Bind to receptor sites on cell membrane
What can monoclonal antibodies transport to cancer cells?
What can monoclonal antibodies transport to cancer cells?
Toxic drugs/chemicals/radioactive substances
What is a key advantage of using monoclonal antibodies in treatment?
What is a key advantage of using monoclonal antibodies in treatment?
Only bind to specific cells