A patient has done research on monoclonal antibodies on the Internet. Which statement indicates a correct understanding? Pure monoclonal antibodies are produced by:
a. T lymphocytes.
b. bone marrow.
c. laboratories.
d. fetuses.
ANS: C
Monoclonal antibodies are produced in the laboratory from one B cell that has been cloned; thus, the entire antibody is of the same class, specificity, and function. Pure monoclonal antibodies are not produced by T lymphocytes, bone marrow, or fetuses.
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