Monoclonal Antibodies And The Elisa Test

Question 1

What is a monoclonal antibody

Answer 1

Antibodies with the same tertiary structure

Question 2

After a disease is diagnosed, monoclonal antibodies are used in some medical treatments.
Give one example of using monoclonal antibodies in a medical treatment.

Answer 2

Carries drug to specific cells

Question 3

Describe the role of antibodies in producing a positive result in an ELISA test.

Answer 3

1 first antibody attaches to antigen
2 second antibody with enzyme attached is added
3 second antibody attaches to antigen
4 substrate added and colour changes