10.2.3 - Molecular Diagnosis
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Practice Questions
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What is PCR and why is it important?
💡 Hint: Think about how it helps identify diseases at an early stage.
Define ELISA.
💡 Hint: Consider its role in disease testing.
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What does PCR stand for?
💡 Hint: Focus on the amplification function.
True or False: ELISA requires the presence of antibodies to detect infection.
💡 Hint: Think about immune response.
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A patient shows no symptoms but has a high risk of HIV exposure. Which diagnostic method would you recommend and why?
💡 Hint: Consider which diagnostics focus on early detection.
Design an experiment to test the effectiveness of ELISA in detecting a new pathogen in a clinical trial.
💡 Hint: Think of how to control variables to ensure accurate results.
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