Infection & Response - Monoclonal Antibodies

Question 1

What is an advantage of monoclonal antibodies?

Answer 1

Don’t affect the healthy cells.

Question 2

What is a disadvantage of monoclonal antibodies?

Answer 2

Have lots of side effects.

Question 3

Explain one use of antibodies (3)

Answer 3

Pregnancy tests:
- Monoclonal antibodies bind to a specific hormone called HCG.
- If the hormone is present, a colour change will occur