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A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/11/M/J/19
Question 40 from 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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