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What is the term used to describe the combination of normal B cells producing antibodies?

Hybridoma

What is unique about hybridoma cells in terms of growth?

Genetically identical and continuous growth in culture

What is the main product of hybridoma cells?

Antibody

What happens when normal B cells producing antibodies are fused?

<p>Formation of hybridoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic allows hybridoma cells to be used for antibody production?

<p>Continuous growth in culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of monoclonal antibodies?

<p>Highly specific</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is another important characteristic of monoclonal antibodies?

<p>Can be readily produced in large quantities</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of the term "monoclonal" in the context of antibodies?

<p>Derived from a single clone of B cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using monoclonal antibodies compared to polyclonal antibodies?

<p>Highly specific targeting of a single epitope</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are large quantities of monoclonal antibodies produced?

<p>Through cell culture techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are present in the spleen suspension used in the experiment?

<p>B cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of the B cells in the spleen suspension?

<p>Produce antibodies against the injected antigen</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organ is removed to obtain the spleen cells used in the experiment?

<p>Mouse spleen</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of injecting an antigen in this experiment?

<p>To stimulate B cells to produce antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the experiment involving the spleen cells?

<p>Production of antibodies by B cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step in the process of creating hybridoma cells?

<p>Mixing spleen cells with myeloma cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of fusing normal B cells with myeloma cells?

<p>To create hybridoma cells that can produce antibodies indefinitely</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main product of hybridoma cells?

<p>Monoclonal antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characteristic of hybridoma cells allows them to be used for antibody production?

<p>Their ability to grow indefinitely in culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term is used to describe the combination of normal B cells and myeloma cells?

<p>Hybridoma</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of immune response is induced by injecting an antigen into a mouse?

<p>The injection of an antigen into a mouse induces an adaptive immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of antibodies in the adaptive immune response?

<p>The main function of antibodies is to recognize and bind to specific antigens.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of cells are responsible for producing antibodies?

<p>B cells are responsible for producing antibodies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of T cells in the adaptive immune response?

<p>T cells play a role in regulating and coordinating the adaptive immune response.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the adaptive immune response differ from the innate immune response?

<p>The adaptive immune response is specific and long-lasting, while the innate immune response is non-specific and immediate.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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