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B3 (Monoclonal antibodies, Communicable diseases) - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Antigens are specific protein on the body of pathogens
      - When a pathogen infects the body the lymphocytes respond by producing antibodies to attack the pathogens
  - - - Binded with the HCG hormone which is only found in the urine of pregnant women
      - The HCG binds to the monoclonal antibodies and produces a colour change that indicates pregnancy
    - - Cancerous cells have antigens, so monoclonal antibodies can be designed to bind with this antigen
      - When injected into the body the antibodies will bind with cancer cells and clumo them together, making tumors easier to spot and treat.
  - - - Testing for pregnancy
      - Can be produced quickly
      - Treat conditions like cancer
    - - Ethical issues
        
        Uee of animals
        
        Caused organ failure in one trial
- - - - HIV, tobacco mosaic virus
    - - Salmonella, agrobacterium
    - - Athletes foot, Rose black spot
    - - Malaria, downy mildew