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With reference to monoclonal antibodies, often mentioned in news, consider the following statements

Q. 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?

(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) I, II and III

8. प्रायः समाचारों में चर्चित, एकक्लोनी प्रतिरक्षियों (मोनोक्लोनल ऐंटिबॉडी) के संदर्भ में, निम्नलिखित कथनों पर विचार कीजिए:

I. वे मानव-निर्मित प्रोटीन हैं।
II. वे विशिष्ट प्रतिजनों (एंटीजेन) से बंधन बनाने की अपनी क्षमता के कारण प्रतिरक्षात्मक प्रकार्य को उद्दीपित करते हैं।
III. वे निपा विषाणु के संक्रमण जैसे विषाणु संक्रमणों के उपचार में प्रयुक्त होते हैं।

उपर्युक्त कथनों में कौन-कौन से सही है?

(a) केवल I और II
(b) केवल IIऔर III
(c) केवल I और III
(d) I, II और III

Answer: (d) I, II and III

Explanation:

  • Statement I is correct. Monoclonal antibodies are lab-produced (man-made), engineered proteins that mimic the natural antibodies.
  • Statement II is correct. They stimulate immunological function by targeting and binding to specific antigens, effectively stimulating the immune system to recognize and eliminate the target.
  • Statement III is correct: They Are being developed and tested as potential treatments for Nipah virus infection

Source: the hindu

https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/health/nipah-virus-outbreak-kerala-what-are-monoclonal-antibodies/article67330401.ece