Q44 / 370 · NTA Abhyas (NEET) 2020 · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases

A monoclonal antibody differs from a polyclonal antibody in that monoclonal antibodies:

  • A
    are labeled with chemicals that can be visualized.
  • B
    are produced by cells from the same organism that produced the antigen.
  • Correct answer
    C
    are synthesized by a population of identical, or "cloned," cells.
  • D
    are synthesized only in living organisms.

Solution

A monoclonal antibody differs from a polyclonal antibody in that monoclonal antibodies are synthesized by a population of identical, or "cloned," cells through hybridoma technology.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.

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