Biotechnology Principles And Processes Question 128
Question: Hybridomas are the result of fusion of
Options:
A) Male reproductive cells
B) Female reproductive cells
C) Normal antibody producing cells with myeloma
D) Abnormal antibody producing cells with myeloma
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
Lymphocytes cells are mixed with myeloma cells (tumour cells isolated from cancer of bone marrow).
Lymphocytes and myeloma cells fuse together to form hybridoma cells.
These hybridoma cells have capacity of antibody production and rapid cell division.
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