Immunology in Biotechnology MCQs

Heat inactivation of serum is done to inactivate

Match the cells in Group I with their corresponding entries in Group II. Group I Group II P. Mast cells 1. Activation of the complement pathway Q. Natural killer cells 2. Expression of CD56 R. Neutrophils 3. Contains azurophilic granules S. Dendritic cells 4. Defense against helminthic infection 5. Production of antibodies specific to bacteria 6. Contains long membranous projections

The first humanized monoclonal antibody approved for the treatment of breast cancer is

A humanized antibody is one in which the

Match the autoimmune diseases in Group I with the corresponding primarily affected organ in Group II. Group I Group II P. Hashimoto's disease 1. Brain Q. Juvenile diabetes 2. Pancreas R. Multiple sclerosis 3. Skeletal muscle S. Myasthenia gravis 4. Thyroid

Which one of the following statements is true with regard to processing and presentation of protein antigens?

Which of the following cytokines are endogenous pyrogens? P. Tumor necrosis factor α Q. Interleukin 1 R. Transforming growth factor β S. Interleukin 10

B-lymphocytes originate from the bone marrow, whereas T lymphocytes originate from

Which of the following conditions promote the development of human autoimmune disorders? P. Inability to eliminate self-reactive lymphocytes Q. Generation of auto-antibodies R. Ability to eliminate self-reactive T cells S. Induction of regulatory T cells in the thymus