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CAPE Biology Unit 2 · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 9(b)

Explain what is meant by the term 'monoclonal antibody' and describe the use of monoclonal antibodies in ONE diagnosis and ONE treatment procedure.

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  1. 9(a)(i)State briefly what is meant by a humoral immune response.[2 marks]
  2. 9(a)(ii)State briefly what is meant by a cell mediated immune response.[2 marks]
  3. 9(c)(i)Distinguish between the two methods by which artificial immunity can be acquired and suggest the advantages and disadvantages of this type of immunity.[6 marks]
  4. 9(c)(ii)With reference to the immune response generated, indicate how artificial immunity is beneficial to young children.[4 marks]

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