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Using monoclonal antibodies

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Find a specific target

Monoclonal antibodies can detect hormones or pathogens. In research, a fluorescent label attached to an antibody can show where its target molecule is located in a cell or tissue.

A Y-shaped antibody and a cell with particular surface antigens. Only a matching binding site fits an antigen.

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Higher Tier only. Use alongside the shared B1–B4 lessons.

AQA GCSE Biology 8461 · 4.3.2.1–4.3.2.2. Original teaching notes, questions and diagrams.