The use of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) has changed the way biotechnology and medicine are done. These antibodies are very specific. Because of this, mAbs can be used for a lot of different things in research, diagnosis, and therapy, such as treating cancer, autoimmune diseases, and infectious diseases.
In this MCQ on Monoclonal Antibodies blog post, we’ll talk about the basics of monoclonal antibodies and give you some multiple-choice questions to see how much you know. So, if you want to find out more about this cool technology, let’s get started!
MCQ on Monoclonal Antibodies
1. What are monoclonal antibodies?
a) Antibodies that are produced from multiple clones
b) Antibodies that are produced from a single clone
c) Antibodies that are produced by the immune system
d) Antibodies that are produced in a laboratory
2. What makes monoclonal antibodies better than polyclonals?
a) They are cheaper to produce
b) They are more specific
c) They are easier to produce
d) They have a longer shelf life
3. What is the name of the cell that produces monoclonal antibodies?
a) B-cell
b) T-cell
c) Plasma cell
d) Macrophage
4. Monoclonal antibodies can treat which diseases?
a) Cancer
b) Multiple sclerosis
c) Crohn’s disease
d) All of the above
5. What is the mechanism of action of monoclonal antibodies?
a) They activate the immune system
b) They kill cancer cells
c) They bind to specific targets
d) They increase the production of antibodies
6. Which monoclonal antibody treats breast cancer?
a) Trastuzumab
b) Rituximab
c) Bevacizumab
d) Infliximab
7. Which of the following is not a type of monoclonal antibody?
a) Chimeric
b) Humanized
c) Murine
d) Polyclonal
8. Which monoclonal antibody treats asthma?
a) Omalizumab
b) Infliximab
c) Rituximab
d) Bevacizumab
9. Which monoclonal antibody treats psoriasis?
a) Adalimumab
b) Infliximab
c) Rituximab
d) Bevacizumab
10. What are monoclonal antibodies?
A) Antibodies produced by multiple cell lines
B) Antibodies produced by a single cell line
C) Antibodies produced by a single individual
D) Antibodies produced by multiple individuals
11. How are monoclonal antibodies produced?
A) By isolating antibodies from the blood of multiple individuals
B) By fusing a B cell with a cancer cell
C) By genetically engineering antibodies in a lab
D) By exposing cells to a pathogen
12. Which of the following is NOT a therapeutic use of monoclonal antibodies?
A) Cancer treatment
B) Infectious disease treatment
C) Autoimmune disease treatment
D) Acne treatment
13. How do monoclonal antibodies work?
A) They activate the immune system
B) They bind specifically to a target molecule
C) They kill cells directly
D) They prevent cells from dividing
14. Which of the following is an example of a monoclonal antibody?
A) Penicillin
B) Aspirin
C) Adalimumab
D) Ibuprofen
15. Monoclonal antibody treatment has this drawback?
A) They can cause an immune response
B) They are difficult to produce
C) They are expensive
D) They can only be used once
Answers
1. b) Antibodies that are produced from a single clone
2. b) They are more specific
3. c) Plasma cell
4. d) All of the above
5. c) They bind to specific targets
6. a) Trastuzumab
7. d) Polyclonal
8. a) Omalizumab
9. a) Adalimumab
10. B) Antibodies produced by a single cell line
11. B) By fusing a B cell with a cancer cell
12. D) Acne treatment
13. B) They bind specifically to a target molecule
14. C) Adalimumab
15. C) They are expensive