Question detail
Which statement best describes the specificity of monoclonal antibodies?
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MCQ
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practice
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Topic
Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only)
Question
- A. They can bind to any protein in the body.
- B. They are produced from a mixture of different cells.
- C. They are designed to bind to a specific site on a specific antigen.
- D. They can adapt their binding site based on the environment.
Answer
The correct option is They are designed to bind to a specific site on a specific antigen. because it matches the approved biology in Producing monoclonal antibodies within Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only).
Explanation
The correct option is They are designed to bind to a specific site on a specific antigen. because it stays accurate for Producing monoclonal antibodies in Monoclonal antibodies (biology only) (HT only). It matches the approved learning objective about explain that monoclonal antibodies are specific to one binding site on one protein antigen and avoids the oversimplified distractors.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Specificity
Students often think that monoclonal antibodies can bind to multiple antigens or sites on a protein, rather than being specific to one binding site on one protein antigen.
Emphasize the definition of monoclonal antibodies and their specificity. Use diagrams to illustrate how each monoclonal antibody is designed to target a unique binding site on a specific antigen.
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