Homework SourseQuestion 1 What is the function of myeloma cells used in the
Question 1: What is the function of myeloma cells used in the production of monoclonal antibodies?
Question 2: Which step in the production of monoclonal antibodies must necessarily precede all other steps in the process?
Question 3: Monoclonal antibodies __________.
| a) They produce large quantities of antibodies. |
| b) They produce a large variety of antibodies. |
| c) They are immortal cells capable of continuous growth. |
Solution
Answer:
1. (c) They are immortal cells capable of continuous growth.
Myeloma cells that are capable of continuous growth in culture but have lost the ability to produce antibodies.
2. (b) A specific antigen is used to induce production of a specific antibody.
Mouse is injected with a specific anitgen that will produce antibodies against that antigen.
3. (c) Can attach to a target cell while carrying a diagnostic marker or anticellular toxin.
Monoclonal antibodies are antibodies produced by a single hybridoma clone; used since monoclonal antibody can attach to a target cell while carrying a diagnostic marker or anticellular toxin
