Monoclonal antibodies

Question 1

How are monoclonal antibodies made

Answer 1

Mouse is injected with a specific pathogen. This stimulates the lymphocytes to create antibodies which are then taken away and combined with a tumour cell. These cells are called hybridoma cells. The hybridoma cells then produce antibodies which are called monoclonal antibodies.

Question 2

How does a pregnancy test work

Answer 2

1. urine passes through the reaction zone
2. HCG hormone binds to a mobile HCG antibody
3. HCG hormone binds to the immobilised HCG antibody in the reaction zone
4. Antibodies which do not attach to the HCG attach to the antibodies in the control zone

Question 3

Define cancer

Answer 3

An uncontrollable cell division

Question 4

Define a tumour

Answer 4

A group of cells that are uncontrollably dividing

Question 5

What are the two types of tumour

Answer 5

Benine and cancerous