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What is the primary purpose of the ELISA technique described?
What is the primary purpose of the ELISA technique described?
- To amplify nucleic acids for detection
- To separate proteins based on their charge
- To detect specific viral antigens in a patient sample (correct)
- To determine the size of proteins in a sample
Which step in the Western blotting process is crucial for the specific detection of the target protein?
Which step in the Western blotting process is crucial for the specific detection of the target protein?
- Exposing the membrane to a specific antibody (correct)
- Washing the membrane with buffer solution
- Transferring proteins to a membrane
- Separation of the proteins using gel electrophoresis
What mechanism does PCR utilize to detect nucleic acids?
What mechanism does PCR utilize to detect nucleic acids?
- Hybridization of antibodies with proteins
- Electrophoresis for size separation
- Amplification of specific DNA sequences (correct)
- Colorimetric detection of proteins
What advantage do rapid tests provide in the context of detecting viral infections?
What advantage do rapid tests provide in the context of detecting viral infections?
In an ELISA test, what happens after the addition of enzyme-bound secondary antibodies?
In an ELISA test, what happens after the addition of enzyme-bound secondary antibodies?
What is confirmed by the presence of the red line at the Control Line in an antigen rapid test?
What is confirmed by the presence of the red line at the Control Line in an antigen rapid test?
What happens if the red line at the Control Line does not appear during an antibody test?
What happens if the red line at the Control Line does not appear during an antibody test?
In the process of RT-PCR, what is the first step after RNA extraction?
In the process of RT-PCR, what is the first step after RNA extraction?
How does a TaqMan probe function in real-time PCR?
How does a TaqMan probe function in real-time PCR?
What characterizes rapid tests like antigen tests?
What characterizes rapid tests like antigen tests?
During the RT-PCR process, what role does the Taq polymerase play in the assay?
During the RT-PCR process, what role does the Taq polymerase play in the assay?
What is the purpose of primer annealing during PCR amplification?
What is the purpose of primer annealing during PCR amplification?
In the context of nucleic acid detection, what is cDNA?
In the context of nucleic acid detection, what is cDNA?
What does the control line in a test kit indicate?
What does the control line in a test kit indicate?
Which component in the test kits binds to the Covid-19 IgG or IgM?
Which component in the test kits binds to the Covid-19 IgG or IgM?
What is the main advantage of Antigen Rapid Tests for COVID-19 detection?
What is the main advantage of Antigen Rapid Tests for COVID-19 detection?
What type of interaction do antigen rapid tests primarily rely on?
What type of interaction do antigen rapid tests primarily rely on?
Which component is primarily responsible for maintaining the stability of the sample in the test kit?
Which component is primarily responsible for maintaining the stability of the sample in the test kit?
What is the role of the Gold-Rabbit IgG conjugate in the test kits?
What is the role of the Gold-Rabbit IgG conjugate in the test kits?
In the test process, what happens if the patient's sample contains the virus?
In the test process, what happens if the patient's sample contains the virus?
Which of the following does not contribute to the action of antigen rapid tests?
Which of the following does not contribute to the action of antigen rapid tests?
Which shape of bacteria is classified as 'cocci'?
Which shape of bacteria is classified as 'cocci'?
What is a common method by which pathogenic bacteria cause disease?
What is a common method by which pathogenic bacteria cause disease?
Which of the following is NOT a use of bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a use of bacteria?
What characteristic do viruses lack compared to living organisms?
What characteristic do viruses lack compared to living organisms?
What is the role of bacteria in human health?
What is the role of bacteria in human health?
Which of the following diseases is commonly caused by bacteria?
Which of the following diseases is commonly caused by bacteria?
What component do bacteria have that makes up their cell wall?
What component do bacteria have that makes up their cell wall?
What process describes how nitrogen-fixing bacteria support plant life?
What process describes how nitrogen-fixing bacteria support plant life?
What is a significant consequence of antibiotic use in bacteria?
What is a significant consequence of antibiotic use in bacteria?
Which mechanism is NOT utilized by antivirals to combat viral infections?
Which mechanism is NOT utilized by antivirals to combat viral infections?
What is the primary role of vaccines in infectious disease prevention?
What is the primary role of vaccines in infectious disease prevention?
Which of the following describes a true zone of inhibition in antibiotic testing?
Which of the following describes a true zone of inhibition in antibiotic testing?
Which antiviral drug is specifically used to treat the flu virus?
Which antiviral drug is specifically used to treat the flu virus?
What is a common feature of both antibiotic and antiviral resistance?
What is a common feature of both antibiotic and antiviral resistance?
What does it mean when an antiviral only shortens symptoms by 1-2 days?
What does it mean when an antiviral only shortens symptoms by 1-2 days?
How do vaccines allow the body to respond effectively to future infections?
How do vaccines allow the body to respond effectively to future infections?
What is the main outcome of the lytic cycle in viral replication?
What is the main outcome of the lytic cycle in viral replication?
Which process differentiates the lysogenic cycle from the lytic cycle?
Which process differentiates the lysogenic cycle from the lytic cycle?
What type of genetic material do all viruses possess at their core?
What type of genetic material do all viruses possess at their core?
How do antibiotics function in the treatment of infections?
How do antibiotics function in the treatment of infections?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
Which statement about the viral structure is true?
Which statement about the viral structure is true?
What is the primary role of antivirals in treating infections?
What is the primary role of antivirals in treating infections?
Which of the following represents a characteristic of the lysogenic cycle?
Which of the following represents a characteristic of the lysogenic cycle?
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