Q8.
With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements: I. They are man-made proteins. II. They stimulate immunological function due to their ability to bind to specific antigens. III. They are used in treating viral infections like that of Nipah virus. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer
D
Explanation
antibodies (mAbs) are laboratory- proteins that mimic the immune system's ability to fight harmful pathogens. Hence I is correct. from a single clone of B-cells, they are to bind to specific antigens such as those on viruses, bacteria, or cancer cells. This targeted allows them to neutralize threats, mark infected malignant cells for destruction, or block harmful processes. Hence statement II is correct. are widely used in treating cancers, autoimmune and viral infections like COVID-19, Ebola, and Their precision makes them powerful tools in therapy and diagnostics. In India, the monoclonal from Australia has been used on some around the world. Its use was found to be Hence statement III is correct.