Q. With reference to the Monoclonal Antibodies, consider the following statements:
1.These are naturally occurring proteins produced by the immune system.
2.These monoclonal antibodies are designed to target a specific virus or a part of the disease.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statement 1 is incorrect. Monoclonal Antibodies are laboratory-made proteins. They are created by fusing a single antibody-producing cell with a cancer cell, creating a hybrid cell that can produce large quantities of the antibody.
Statement 2 is correct. These monoclonal antibodies are designed to target a virus or a specific part. The monoclonal antibodies bind to specific parts of the spike protein, blocking its ability to infect healthy cells.
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