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What is the purpose of cloning hybridoma cells in monoclonal antibody production?
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Topic
Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only)
Question
- A. To produce different types of antibodies
- B. To create many identical cells that produce the same antibody
- C. To stimulate the immune response
- D. To purify the antibodies
Answer
The correct option is To create many identical cells that produce the same antibody because it matches the approved biology in Producing monoclonal antibodies within Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only).
Explanation
The correct option is To create many identical cells that produce the same antibody because it stays accurate for Producing monoclonal antibodies in Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only). It matches the approved learning objective about describe how monoclonal antibodies are produced and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding the Production Process
Students often describe the production of monoclonal antibodies without mentioning the role of hybridoma cells.
Ensure to explain that monoclonal antibodies are produced by fusing mouse lymphocytes with tumour cells to create hybridoma cells, which can then divide and produce the antibodies.
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