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A-LevelBiologyImmunityOct/Nov 2019Paper 1 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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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Oct/Nov 2019 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Immunity and is worth 1 mark.

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