Description : A hybridoma cell a. Secretes monoclonal antibodies. b. Presents antigens on its surface. c. Secretes polyclonal antibodies. d. Is an antigen-presenting cell
Last Answer : d. Is an antigen-presenting cell
Description : Monoclonal antibodies are prepared by cloning (A) Myeloma cells (B) Hybridoma cells (C) T-Lymphocytes (D) B-Lymphocytes
Last Answer : Answer : B
Description : How Monoclonal Antibody differs from Polyclonal Antibody?
Last Answer : If an antigen is injected into an animal, a number of antibody-producing cells will bind that antigen albeit with varying degrees of affinity, and so the antibody which appears in the ... as therapeutic tools, for example to inactivate bacterial toxins and to treat certain forms of cancer.
Last Answer : If an antigen is injected into an animal, a number of antibody-producing cells will bind that antigen albeit with varying degrees of affinity, and so the antibody which appears in the ... therapeutic tools, for example to inactivate bacterial toxins and to treat certain forms of cancer.
Description : Hyperimmune serum is serum with a higher than normal level of _____. a. antigens b. antibodies c. toxins d. immune cells
Last Answer : b. antibodies
Description : The formation of _____ by_____ directly lyses and kills pathogens. a. Membrane Attack Complexes, complement b. Inflammation, lymph nodes c. antibodies, plasma cells d. Plasma cells, B cells
Last Answer : a. Membrane Attack Complexes, complement
Description : Acquired immunity consists of humoral immunity maintained by _____ and _____, and cell-mediated immunity controlled by _____ a. T cells, complement, B cells b. T cells, Interleukin, B cells c. B cells, antibodies, T cells d. B cells, histamine, T cells
Last Answer : c. B cells, antibodies, T cells
Description : _____ cells have antibodies on their surface that perform receptor functions by binding to antigen (epitope). a. T b. B c. NK d. A-C are correct
Last Answer : b. B
Description : Acquired immunity usually involves protein receptors on B and T cells that recognize discrete regions of the antigen called _____. a. haptens b. epitopes c. antibodies d. protein receptors
Last Answer : b. epitopes
Description : In the body's immune system, _____ are the major producers of secreted antibodies. a. macrophages b. plasma cells c. T cells d. B cells
Last Answer : b. plasma cells
Description : Hybridoma cells are (a) only cells having oncogenes (b) product of spore formation in bacteria (c) nervous cells of frog (d) hybrid cells resulting from myeloma cells.
Last Answer : (d) hybrid cells resulting from myeloma cells.
Description : A benign tumor a. Will Metastasize. b. Represents Cancer. c. Is Malignant. d. Is A Clone Of Dividing Cells.
Last Answer : d. Is A Clone Of Dividing Cells.
Description : Are you hearing that people who won’t get vaccinated are instead getting monoclonal antibodies?
Last Answer : And the monoclonal antibodies don’t work that well anyway.
Description : Am I correct that people against fetal stem cell research are ok taking monoclonal antibodies?
Last Answer : I smell discreet advertisement… This is a tactics employed in my country when the antivax became a trend here. Vaccines are harmful, so buy our stuff instead!
Description : Assertion: The antibodies separated from serum are homogenous. Reason : Monoclonal antibodies are homogenous immunological reagents.
Last Answer : Assertion: The antibodies separated from serum are homogenous. Reason : Monoclonal antibodies are ... both the assertion and reason are false
Description : What medical conditions require the use of monoclonal antibodies?
Last Answer : Monoclonal antibodies work on specific cells. They are used in cancer treatment and in the treatment of autoimmune diseases.
Description : What diseases are being treated with monoclonal antibodies?
Last Answer : Uses for monoclonal antibodies include: Cancer Rheumatoid Arthritis Multiple sclerosis Cardiovascular disease Systemic lupus erythematosus Crohn's disease Ulcerative colitis Psoriasis
Description : What are monoclonal antibodies?
Last Answer : A type of protein made in the laboratory that can bind to substances in the body, including cancer cells. There are many kinds of monoclonal antibodies. A monoclonal antibody is made so that it ... They can be used alone or to carry drugs, toxins, or radioactive substances directly to cancer cells.
Description : The drug, Interleukin-2, is an example of which type of biologic response modifier? a) Cytokine Other cytokines include interferon alfa and filgrastim. b) Monoclonal antibodies Monoclonal ... an example of a retinoid. d) Antimetabolites Antimetabolites are cell cycle-specific antineoplastic agents.
Last Answer : a) Cytokine Other cytokines include interferon alfa and filgrastim.
Description : Which of the following monoclonal antibodies is prescribed for patients with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma? (A) Infliximab (B) Abciximab (C) Gemtuzumab (D) Rituximab
Last Answer : (D) Rituximab
Description : Uses of monoclonal antibodies
Last Answer : 1) Monoclonal antibodies help in immunodiagnosis by detection of a particular antigen or antibody. 2) Many tumor-specific antibodies help in tumor detection. 3) Some of the monoclonal antibodies ... in the purification of cells in order to generate the info about their features and functions.
Description : The maternal _____ antibodies remain with the child for approximately three to six months after birth providing immunity after birth. a. IgA b. IgG c. IgM d. IgD
Last Answer : b. IgG
Description : Passive artificial immunity occurs in the body when a/an _____ is injected into the body or when a developing fetus receives antibodies across the placenta. a. antibody-rich serum b. antigens c. haptens d. adjuvant
Last Answer : a. antibody-rich serum
Description : Of the five classes of antibodies,_____ and_____ are primary disease fighters, while secretory _____ is found on body (mucosal) surfaces. a. IgA, IgG, IgD b. IgG, IgA, IgM c. IgG, IgD, IgM d. IgG, IgM, IgA
Last Answer : d. IgG, IgM, IgA
Description : Antibodies contain two identical_____ chains, and two identical _____ chains. a. right, left b. constant, variable c. heavy, light d. Fab, Fc
Last Answer : c. heavy, light
Description : The _____ class of antibodies is the principal component of a secondary antibody response. a. IgM b. IgD c. IgG d. IgE
Last Answer : c. IgG
Description : Resistance to disease in the passageways of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract is dependent on antibodies in the class _____. a. IgG b. IgA c. IgE d. IgM
Last Answer : b. IgA
Description : The body responds to exotoxins by producing antibodies called _____. a. Adhesins b. Antitoxins c. Toxoids d. A-C Are Correct
Last Answer : b. Antitoxins
Description : During the course of a cellular hypersensitivity a. Antibodies react with antigens in tissues. b. Serotonin and histamine are released by cells. c. Immune complexes form on blood vessel surfaces. d. A skin thickening called an induration may form.
Last Answer : b. Serotonin and histamine are released by cells.
Description : All the following are associated with hemolytic disease of the newborn except: a. It is one of the most common diseases among Americans. b. It may occur if an Rh (-) female conceives a child who ... antibodies. d. It can be prevented by using rhogam. 16 Which one of the following applies to the
Last Answer : b. It may occur if an Rh (-) female conceives a child who is Rh (+).
Description : What serologicaL test requires sheep red blood cells and a preparation of antibodies that recognizes the sheep red blood ceLls? a. ELISA b. Radioimmunoassay c. Immunodiffusion d. Complement fixation test
Last Answer : d. Complement fixation test
Description : Which of the following statements is false regarding B cells? A- B cells can undergo class switching and produce a different antibody type B- B one marrow stem cells migrate to the thymus and ... D- B cells that recognize high concentrations of antigens (self) in the absence of other signals
Last Answer : B one marrow stem cells migrate to the thymus and develop into B cells
Description : A mycelium describes A- saclike structure where fungal spores are produced B- single fungal strand made up of a long chain of cells C- interwoven mass of numerous hyphae D- none of the above
Last Answer : interwoven mass of numerous hyphae
Description : The second word in a species name is referred to as the _____. a. genus b. order c. specific epithet d. biotype
Last Answer : c. specific epithet
Description : Spherical bacterial cells in chains would be a referred to as a _______ arrangement. a. Vibrio b. Streptococcus c. Staphylococcus d. Tetrad
Last Answer : b. Streptococcus
Description : An organism that transmits disease from one individual to another is called - (1) Hybrid (2) Fragment (3) Vector (4) Clone
Last Answer : (3) Vector
Description : Which sugarcane hybrid clone variety was launched for the sub-tropical climate? a. 205 b. 206 c. 207 d. 208
Last Answer : a. 205
Description : An organism that transmits disease from one individual to another is called (1) Hybrid (2) Fragment (3) Vector (4) Clone
Last Answer : Vector
Description : Desensitization therapy can involve a. The use of blocking antibodies. b. Injections of small amounts of allergen. c. Allergen injections of several months. d. All the above (A—C) are correct.
Last Answer : d. All the above (A—C) are correct.
Description : In an ELISA, the primary antibody represents a. The patient‘s serum. b. The antibody recognizing the secondary antibody. c. The enzyme-linked (labeled) antibody. d. The antibodies having been washed away.
Last Answer : b. The antibody recognizing the secondary antibody.
Description : The serological reaction where antigens and antibodies form an extensive Lattice of large particles is called a. Fixation. b. Precipitation. c. Neutralization. d. Agglutination.
Last Answer : c. Neutralization.
Description : The presence of IgM antibodies in the blood indicates a. An early stage of an infection. b. A chronic infection. c. An allergic reaction is occurring. d. Humoral immunity has yet to start.
Last Answer : a. An early stage of an infection.
Description : Which of the following statements is not true regarding Mycobacterium tuberculosis and/or the disease it causes? A.The pathogen contains mycolic acid in its cell wall B.The pathogen can live inside macrophages C.Antibodies to the pathogen are protective D.None of these
Last Answer : C.Antibodies to the pathogen are protective
Description : In which of the following case a large lattice is formed? A.Antibody is in excess B.Antigens and antibodies are in optimal proportion C.Antigen is in excess D.None of these
Last Answer : B.Antigens and antibodies are in optimal proportion
Description : Numerous antibodies can be prepared, against one antigen, each binds to unique epitopes. How is this antibody diversity generated? A- By rearrangements of the DNA encoding the variable regions of the heavy ... proteins can physically change their shape to bind different epitopes D- Both (a) and (b)
Last Answer : Both (a) and (b)
Description : Can a myeloma patient still harvest stem cells for transplant if they've already started chemo?
Last Answer : Protocols for multiple myeloma vary, so it depends on whether an autologous stem cell transplant is planned for your treatment. It’s not clear to me why there was an apparent rush, but you need to check with your oncologist.
Description : Myeloma cells and lymphocytes can be fused by using (A) Calcium chloride (B) Ethidium bromide (C) Polyethylene glycol (D) DNA polymerase
Last Answer : Answer : C
Description : Myeloma cells are lacking in (A) TMP synthetase (B) Formyl transferase (C) HGPRT (D) All of these