Monoclonal Antibody Production Quiz

Mia is working in a laboratory to produce antibodies for a specific disease. What is the significance of the clones produced by the hybridoma cell she is using?

• They produce different antibodies.

• They produce the same antibody.

• They do not produce antibodies.

• They produce different antigens.

Henry is working on a project about the benefits of technological advancements in the field of medicine. He is particularly interested in monoclonal antibodies. What is a benefit of improvements in technology regarding monoclonal antibodies?

• They are now less effective.

• More antibodies can be used in different ways.

• They are now more harmful.

• They are no longer needed.

What is one advantage of monoclonal antibodies?

• They harm healthy cells.

• They can only target a narrow range of cells.

• They only bind to specific diseased or damaged cells.

• They are ineffective in treating conditions.

Amelia is working in a laboratory to produce monoclonal antibodies for a new vaccine. What is the role of B-lymphocytes in this process?

• They divide rapidly to produce antibodies.

• They produce antibodies but do not divide.

• They do not produce antibodies or divide.

• They divide rapidly but do not produce antibodies.

In a science class, Noah is learning about the production of monoclonal antibodies. What is the main characteristic of tumor cells used in this process?

• They produce antibodies.

• They divide rapidly.

• They do not divide.

• They produce different antigens.

Emily is working in a lab and wants to identify specific proteins in a cell sample. What is the purpose of using fluorescent dye with monoclonal antibodies in her experiment?

• To change the color of the antibodies

• To detect specific molecules

• To increase antibody production

• To alter the structure of cells

Benjamin is volunteering at a local blood donation center. What is the function of monoclonal antibodies in screening the donated blood?

• To increase blood volume

• To detect HIV

• To change blood type

• To enhance blood color

During a biology class, Sebastian asked how monoclonal antibodies help in stopping cancer cells from growing and dividing. What is the correct explanation?

• By blocking receptors on the surface of cancer cells.

• By increasing the number of receptors on cancer cells.

• By removing all receptors from cancer cells.

• By converting receptors into antibodies.

Leo is curious about why pregnancy test kits are considered accurate. Why are these kits, which are based on monoclonal antibodies, considered accurate?

• They are easy to use

• They are highly specific to HCG

• They are reusable

• They are inexpensive

Noah is working in a laboratory and needs to diagnose a specific disease. What is one advantage of using monoclonal antibodies in his diagnosis?

• They are inexpensive to produce

• They are completely specific for the substance being looked for

• They can be used without any equipment

• They work for all types of diseases