With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements: I. They…

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?
  1. I and II only
  2. II and III only
  3. I and III only
  4. I, II and III

Solution

Monoclonal antibodies are lab-made proteins (I), bind to specific antigens to trigger immune response (II), and are used against viral infections including Nipah, Ebola and COVID-19 (III). All three are correct.

Asked in: UPSC Prelims 2025

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