Uses of Monoclonal Antibodies: Applications and Advantages

The video explains antibodies and their role in the immune system, focusing on monoclonal antibodies. It covers their production, specificity, and various applications, including pregnancy tests, laboratory tests, scientific research, and cancer treatment. The video also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of monoclonal antibodies, highlighting their potential and limitations.

What is the primary function of antibodies produced by lymphocytes?

• To transport oxygen in the blood

• To digest food particles

• To produce hormones

• To recognize and bind to specific antigens

How are monoclonal antibodies different from regular antibodies?

• They are produced from a single clone of cells

• They are not specific to any antigen

• They are specific to multiple binding sites

• They are produced by multiple clones of cells

What hormone do pregnancy tests detect using monoclonal antibodies?

• HCG

• Insulin

• Thyroxine

• Adrenaline

In scientific research, how are monoclonal antibodies used to identify specific molecules?

• By binding them to a radioactive substance

• By using them to transport oxygen

• By combining them with a fluorescent dye

• By digesting them with enzymes

What is a key advantage of using monoclonal antibodies in cancer treatment?

• They can target cancer cells without harming normal cells

• They can cure all types of cancer

• They have no side effects

• They are cheaper than traditional treatments

What is a disadvantage of using monoclonal antibodies?

• They are ineffective against all diseases

• They are difficult to produce

• They have more side effects than initially expected

• They are not specific to any antigen

Why are monoclonal antibodies not as widely used as initially hoped?

• They are ineffective in all treatments

• They are not specific to any antigen

• They have more side effects than expected

• They are too expensive to produce