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Assertion :Monoclonal antibodies are also known as magic bullets. Reason: Monoclonal antibodies are made by fusion of lymphocyte and myeloma cells.
Assertion :Monoclonal antibodies are also known as magic bullets. Reason: Monoclonal antibodies are made by fusion of lymphocyte and myeloma cells.
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The correct option is B Both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not the correct explanation for Assertion
Magic bullet term was used for the antibodies that can cure disease without any side effects. The monoclonal antibodies are produced and referred as magic bullets. These antibodies are similar in genetics and thus, can be used for treatment in any individual. The monoclonal antibodies are synthesized by the fusion of the B-cells or the B-lymphocytes with the myeloma cells. The B-cells can produce antibodies and the myeloma cells are the cancerous cells which allow production of antibodies to huge amounts.Thus, the correct answer is option B.
Magic bullet term was used for the antibodies that can cure disease without any side effects. The monoclonal antibodies are produced and referred as magic bullets. These antibodies are similar in genetics and thus, can be used for treatment in any individual.
The monoclonal antibodies are synthesized by the fusion of the B-cells or the B-lymphocytes with the myeloma cells. The B-cells can produce antibodies and the myeloma cells are the cancerous cells which allow production of antibodies to huge amounts.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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