Question
Biology Question on human health and disease
Hybridoma technology has been successfully used in :
A
production of somatic hybrids
B
synthesis of monoclonal antibodies
C
synthesis of haemoglobin
D
production of alcohol in bulk
Answer
synthesis of monoclonal antibodies
Explanation
Solution
Hybridoma is a hybrid cell obtaining by fusing a B-lymphocyte with usually a tumour cell of the antibody forming system called myelomas. Specific hybridomas are either cultured in vitro or passaged through mouse peritoneal cavity to obtain monoclonal antibodies.