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A-LevelBiologyImmunity9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2024 · Q391 Mark

Monoclonal antibodies are now being used to treat some human diseases. What explains why monoclonal antibodies are suitable for this purpose? 1 They can divide by mitosis to produce the large numbers of antibodies required for treatment. 2 They are specific to a particular antigen. 3 They can be modified so that they do not act as antigens themselves.

A1, 2 and 3
B1 only
C2 and 3 only
D2 only

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3 only

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Immunity, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2024 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 39.

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