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6. Which hormone does the monoclonal antibody bind to on a pregnancy test if a women is pregnant?

  • FSH
  • HGH or hCG
  • LH

7. A hybridoma cell is formed when a ________ and __________ fuse

  • modified plasmid and bacterial cell
  • B lymphocyte and myeloma cell
  • stem cell and donor cell

8. When hybridoma cells divide, what do they produce?

  • Anti-toxins
  • Monoclonal antibodies
  • Antigens

9. What is the name of the white blood cells produced to fight pathogens?

  • Antibodies
  • B lymphocytes
  • Antigens

10. Can you treat cancerous tumours with monoclonal antibodies?

  • Yes
  • No

11. How are monoclonal antibodies used in pregnancy tests?

  • The hormone HGH or hCG in urine binds to mobile antibodies. The bound antibody then attaches to an immobilised antibody, producing a colour change.
  • Monoclonal antibodies in the urine bind to hCG on the pregnancy stick, producing a line.