Cambridge AS & A Level Biology
11.2Antibodies and vaccination
Antibodies and vaccination in Cambridge AS & A Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 11.2.1Relate the molecular structure of antibodies to their functions.
- 11.2.2Outline the hybridoma method for producing monoclonal antibodies.
- 11.2.3Outline the principles of using monoclonal antibodies to diagnose and treat disease.
- 11.2.4Distinguish active from passive and natural from artificial immunity.
- 11.2.5Explain that vaccines contain antigens that stimulate long-term immunity.
- 11.2.6Explain how vaccination programmes help to control infectious diseases.
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