A Hybridoma Results from the Fusion of A(n)

Question

A hybridoma results from the fusion of a(n)
A)B cell with a T cell.
B)B cell with a myeloma cell.
C)antigen with an antibody.
D)antigen with a B cell.
E)myeloma cell with a virus.

Accepted Answer

Hybridomas are formed by the fusion of a B cell with a myeloma cell. These hybrid cells have the ability to produce large amounts of a specific antibody (immunoglobulin) while still retaining the ability to grow continuously in culture. By fusing a B cell with a myeloma cell, researchers can combine the antibody-producing ability of the B cell with the ability of the myeloma cell to grow indefinitely in culture, resulting in a stable cell line that can continuously produce large amounts of a specific antibody.