Biology GCSE
pregnancy testing and hCG
What pregnancy testing and hCG means in Biology GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of pregnancy testing and hCG
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Reference: OCR
Mobile monoclonal antibodies linked to coloured dye particles bind the hormone hCG present in pregnant urine, and the complexes bind immobilised antibodies to concentrate the dye into a visible coloured line.
Topics that use pregnancy testing and hCG
- Monitoring and maintaining health (OCR GCSE)
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