Briefly describe how antibodies capable of reacting with drugs are produced in animals

What will be an ideal response?


To produce antibodies capable of reacting with drugs, the analyst first combines a specific drug with a protein and injects this combination into an animal such as a rabbit. This drug–protein complex acts as an antigen, stimulating the animal to produce antibodies. The recovered blood serum of the animal now contains antibodies that are specific or nearly specific to the drug.

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Which of the following statements describes the incapacitation effect?

a. the amount of crime prevented by providing treatment to offenders b. the negative reaction offenders have if they are kept behind bars for too long c. the amount of crime prevented by keeping offenders behind bars d. the community member’s negative perceptions of offenders increases once offenders are behind bars

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If the witness objects to taking an oath, the trial judge may:

A. Disqualify the witness. B. Order the witness to take an oath. C. Allow the witness to make an affirmation. D. Gag the witness.

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Based on the study by Swanson and Territo, which leadership style is most popular among police department?

a. authority-compliance management b. country club management c. team management d. impoverished management

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When were less-lethal weapons introduced into American law enforcement?

A) 1974 B) 1987 C) 1995 D) 2001

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