A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/11/M/J/19

Explanation
Hybridoma cells enable continuous monoclonal antibody production
Steps:
- Identify mouse cancer cells (myeloma): Divide continuously but do not produce specific antibodies.
- Identify B-lymphocytes: Produce antibodies but have limited division capacity.
- Identify hybridoma cells: Fusion of myeloma and B-lymphocytes, combining continuous division with antibody production.
- Select row where only hybridomas are marked ✓ for both traits.
Why C is correct:
- Hybridoma cells, per hybridoma technology definition, fuse B-lymphocytes with myeloma cells to achieve immortality and monoclonal antibody secretion.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Incorrectly marks B-lymphocytes ✓, which do not divide continuously.
- B: Incorrectly marks mouse cancer cells ✓, which are not directly involved in antibody production.
- D: Incorrectly marks B-lymphocytes ✓, which lack continuous division.
Final answer: C
Topic: Antibodies and vaccination
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