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Which ethical issue is associated with the use of monoclonal antibodies?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only)
Question
- A. They are derived from plant sources.
- B. They require minimal testing before use.
- C. They may involve the use of animals in their production.
- D. They are completely free of cost.
Answer
The correct option is They may involve the use of animals in their production. because it matches the approved biology in Uses of monoclonal antibodies within Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only).
Explanation
The correct option is They may involve the use of animals in their production. because it stays accurate for Uses of monoclonal antibodies in Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only). It matches the approved learning objective about evaluate the advantages, disadvantages and ethical issues linked to monoclonal antibodies and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Overlooking Ethical Considerations
Students often fail to adequately discuss the ethical issues related to the use of monoclonal antibodies, focusing only on advantages and disadvantages.
To improve, students should ensure they include specific ethical considerations, such as animal testing and the implications of using human cells in research, alongside their evaluation of advantages and disadvantages.
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