Monoclonal Antibodies

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What is a hybridoma cell?

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A B lymphocyte fused with a cancer cell.

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What is the first stage of producing monoclonal antibodies?

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Stimulating mouse lymphocytes to make an antibody.

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True or False: Communicable diseases can't be spread from animals to other animals.

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False.

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Which of the following is not a method of using monoclonal antibodies in cancer treatment?

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Triggering autolysis.

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A hybridoma is a combination of which two types of cell?

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B lymphocyte and cancer cell.

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Define monoclonal antibodies.

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Monoclonal antibodies are identical antibodies produced by a single clone of B cells, targeting a specific antigen.

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What is the role of myeloma cells in monoclonal antibody production?

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Myeloma cells are used to create hybridomas that can proliferate indefinitely.

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Explain the significance of hybridoma technology.

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Hybridoma technology allows for the mass production of specific antibodies for research and therapeutic use.

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What is the function of monoclonal antibodies in cancer treatment?

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They can target and bind to specific cancer cells, marking them for destruction by the immune system.

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List one application of monoclonal antibodies outside of cancer treatment.

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Monoclonal antibodies are used in diagnostic tests, such as pregnancy tests.