You would like to generate an antibody against the human Ras GTPase protein using a rabbit as a host. In preparation, you have prepared a sufficient quantify of the purified human protein. In two or three sentences, describe how you would generate either a monoclonal or polyclonal antibody against this protein.

You would like to generate an antibody against the human Ras GTPase protein using a rabbit as a host. In preparation, you have prepared a sufficient quantify of the purified human protein. In two or three sentences, describe how you would generate either a monoclonal or polyclonal antibody against this protein.

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Chapter32: The Reception And Transmission Of Extracellular Information

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Problem 21P

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