You are running an ELISA on a sample to test for the presence of antigens from the influenza A
virus. When it comes time to add the antibody, you realize that you only have antibodies for the
influenza B virus. Would these antibodies give you accurate results? Why or why not?
Solution
Influenza virus is divided into three main types 1. Influenza A 2. Influenza B 3. Influenza C
Influenza A virus is mostly observed in a wide variety of birds and mammalian species and
Influenza B is mostly confined to humans.
Influenza A and B have significant differences in antigens that are present in their membrane
proteins.
Antibodies are specific to antigens, as the antigens present on influenza A membrane are
different from influenza B, the addition of influenza B antibodies instead of influenza A
antibodies would result in inaccurate results..
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1. You are running an ELISA on a sample to test for the presence of antigens from the influenza A
virus. When it comes time to add the antibody, you realize that you only have antibodies for the
influenza B virus. Would these antibodies give you accurate results? Why or why not?
Solution
Influenza virus is divided into three main types 1. Influenza A 2. Influenza B 3. Influenza C
Influenza A virus is mostly observed in a wide variety of birds and mammalian species and
Influenza B is mostly confined to humans.
Influenza A and B have significant differences in antigens that are present in their membrane
proteins.
Antibodies are specific to antigens, as the antigens present on influenza A membrane are
different from influenza B, the addition of influenza B antibodies instead of influenza A
antibodies would result in inaccurate results.
