Biotechnology And Its Applications Ques 36
36. Maximum application of animal cell culture technology today is in the production of vaccines [2003]
(a) edible proteins
(b) insulin
(c) interferons
(d) vaccines
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Answer : a
Hints & Solutions
(a) Monoclonal antibodies are formed by Hybridoma technology. They are formed by fusion of myeloma cells (antigen) and B-cells. Note: Monoclonal antibodies are also used in immunotherapy for treatment of cancer because they help turn the immune system against cancer.
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