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A-LevelBiologyImmunity9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q401 Mark

Which features of monoclonal antibodies make them useful in the diagnosis and treatment of disease? 1 A particular monoclonal antibody attaches to a specific antigen. 2 Identical monoclonal antibodies can be produced in large numbers. 3 Binding a monoclonal antibody to its specific antigen may mark that antigen for destruction by white blood cells. 4 Fluorescent or radioactive markers can be attached to a monoclonal antibody to show where the antigen is in the body.

A1, 2, 3 and 4
B1, 2 and 3 only
C2 and 3 only
D3 and 4 only

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A: 1, 2, 3 and 4

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Immunity, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 40.

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