Title: Explain antibodies.
Course: Biotechnology Foundations in Agricultural and Environmental Science (18308-II) > Section: Exploring Lab Applications Using Proteins

Explanation should include the

- ways antibodies are formed
- structure of antibodies
- concept that antibodies play a role in immunity
- utilization of antibodies for therapeutic and diagnostic purposes in agriculture. (e.g., monoclonal antibody technologies).

Process/Skill Questions:

- What are the three main functions of antibodies?
- What is the difference between antigen and antibody?
- How are antibodies related to immunity?
- Which cells produce antibodies?

Teacher Resource: Antibody, NHGRI, NIH