Researchers are producing an antibody for a laboratory test. They measured the antibody concentration in two cell cultures after 6 days.
| Cells in the culture | Antibody concentration after 6 days (mg/L) |
|---|---|
| Lymphocytes | 1.0 |
| Hybridoma cells | 8.0 |
Explain why the researchers fuse lymphocytes with tumour cells rather than using lymphocytes alone. Use information from the table in your answer.
60 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.