A monoclonal antibody that binds to an antigen called X is used to treat one type of leukaemia. It has no effect on a second type of leukaemia.
Explain why this antibody has no effect on the second type of leukaemia.
Suggest what scientists would have to do to develop a treatment for the second type of leukaemia.
Explain why the antigen chosen as the target should not be found on healthy cells.
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.