Question

Monoclonal antibodies are also used for chromatographic separations.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

The correct option is (a) True

To explain: MAb’s are also used for chromatographic separations to purify protein molecules. Purification of interferon by affinity chromatography is an example of the use of MAb’s for protein purification purposes.