Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Antibodies and vaccination

Antibodies and vaccination — practice question

Fig. 3.1 is a diagram showing the structure of an antibody molecule.
(a)[1]

State why the antibody molecule shown in Fig. 3.1 has quaternary structure.

(b(i))[3]

Use Fig. 3.1 to explain how the structure of the variable region of an antibody molecule is linked to its function.

(b(ii))[1]

State the role of the constant region of an antibody.

(c(i))[4]

Outline how monoclonal antibodies are produced.

(c(ii))[2]

Suggest the advantages of using monoclonal antibodies in diagnosis of disease.

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This 11-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: antibody contains more than one polypeptide, specifically four polypeptides

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