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3.2 Monoclonal antibodies (HT only)

3.2 Monoclonal antibodies (HT only)

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After fusion, a flask contains hybridoma cells that make three different antibodies. The figure shows how the cells are then treated.

Figure: How hybridoma cells from one flask are separated and grown so that each well contains cells making a single antibody

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Explain why only one cell is placed in each well.

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b.

The cells in the flask are drawn with three different patterns. Give what the three different patterns represent.

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c.

The antibody produced in each well is tested against the antigen before the antibody is used. Suggest why this testing is needed.

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3.2 Monoclonal antibodies (HT only) Questions

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42 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 3.2 Monoclonal antibodies (HT only), covering 3.2.1 Producing monoclonal antibodies and 3.2.2 Uses of monoclonal antibodies. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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