Author Question: Briefly describe how antibodies capable of reacting with drugs are produced in animals. What will ... (Read 60 times)

jake · **on:** Aug 17, 2018

Briefly describe how antibodies capable of reacting with drugs are produced in animals.

What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

Operation Nightlight teams police officers with prosecutors to fight crime.

A) True
B) False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

mrphibs · **Reply #1 on:** Aug 17, 2018

Answer to Question 1

To produce antibodies capable of reacting with drugs, the analyst first combines a specific drug with a protein and injects this combination into an animal such as a rabbit. This drugprotein complex acts as an antigen, stimulating the animal to produce antibodies. The recovered blood serum of the animal now contains antibodies that are specific or nearly specific to the drug.

Answer to Question 2

FALSE