Human Genetics: Concepts and Applications (Lewis), 9th Edition

Chapter 17: Genetics of Immunity

Monoclonal Antibody Production

View the animation below, then complete the quiz to test your knowledge of the concept.



1.

Antigens such as proteins have several different sites that can react with antibodies. These sites are called
A)paratopes.
B)isotopes.
C)prototopes.
D)epitopes.
E)peritopes.
2.

The most direct source of monoclonal antibodies are ________ cells.
A)T
B)B
C)myeloma
D)hybridoma
E)spleen
3.

Which of the following statements about monoclonal antibody production is true?
A)B cell + hybridoma -> myeloma
B)B cell + myeloma -> hydridoma
C)B cell + spleen cell -> hybridoma
D)T cell + hybridoma -> myeloma
E)spleen cell + myeloma -> hydridoma
4.

A single monoclonal antibody can bind to several different sites on an antigen.
A)True
B)False
5.

Monoclonal antibodies have applications in cancer therapy and diagnostic microbiology.
A)True
B)False
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