Which of the Following Statements About the Production and Use

question 51

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the production and use of monoclonal antibodies is incorrect?

• A)Production of monoclonal antibodies requires a purified form of antigen.
• B)A monoclonal antibody has specificity for only one epitope of an antigen.
• C)B cells are fused with a tumor cell called a myeloma,to immortalize the resulting hybridoma.
• D)Monoclonal antibodies made in mice have limited therapeutic potential.
• E)Humanized monoclonal antibodies reduce complications associated with using mouse monoclonal antibodies.

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Definitions:

Intestinal Villi

Small, finger-like projections that extend into the lumen of the small intestine, greatly increasing its surface area for nutrient absorption.

Intestinal Glands

Glands located in the lining of the small and large intestines that secrete digestive enzymes and other substances to aid in digestion and nutrient absorption.

Pharynx

The muscular tube that connects the mouth and nasal passages to the esophagus and larynx, serving both respiratory and digestive functions.

Primary Teeth

The first set of teeth in the development of humans and other mammals, also known as baby or milk teeth, which are eventually replaced by permanent teeth.