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Which two cell types are fused to make a hybridoma for producing monoclonal antibodies?

Correct answer A. An antibody-producing B lymphocyte and a myeloma (cancer) cell

Explanation

The B lymphocyte supplies the ability to make one specific antibody, and the myeloma cell supplies the ability to divide indefinitely. The hybrid clone produces large amounts of identical antibody.

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