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1
Q
What are monoclonal antibodies?
A
Monoclonal antibodies are copies of the same antibody, produced in a lab for a specific purpose.
2
Q
How are monoclonal antibodies made?
A
Mouse lymphocytes are stimulated to make a specific antibody by giving them a specific antigen.
3
Q
What is a hybridoma cell?
A
A hybridoma cell is formed by combining lymphocytes with a type of tumour cell, allowing rapid division and antibody production.
4
Q
What is the purpose of cloning hybridoma cells?
A
Hybridoma cells are cloned to create many identical copies that all make the same antibody.
5
Q
What happens after a large amount of antibody is produced?
A
The antibody is separated from the cells for use.
