What is the difference between monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies? Which type are more useful for the forensic scientist and why?
What will be an ideal response?
Monoclonal antibodies bind to only one specific antigen site; polyclonal antibodies can bind to a number of different sites on an antigen. Monoclonal antibodies are more useful because they can be used to create antigens for specific substances that the forensic scientist may need to test for, such as
illegal drugs.
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