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What is the primary purpose of the ELISA technique described?
What is the primary purpose of the ELISA technique described?
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?
What mechanism does PCR utilize to detect nucleic acids?
What mechanism does PCR utilize to detect nucleic acids?
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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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How does a TaqMan probe function in real-time PCR?
How does a TaqMan probe function in real-time PCR?
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What characterizes rapid tests like antigen tests?
What characterizes rapid tests like antigen tests?
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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?
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What is the purpose of primer annealing during PCR amplification?
What is the purpose of primer annealing during PCR amplification?
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In the context of nucleic acid detection, what is cDNA?
In the context of nucleic acid detection, what is cDNA?
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What does the control line in a test kit indicate?
What does the control line in a test kit indicate?
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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?
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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?
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What type of interaction do antigen rapid tests primarily rely on?
What type of interaction do antigen rapid tests primarily rely on?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Which shape of bacteria is classified as 'cocci'?
Which shape of bacteria is classified as 'cocci'?
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What is a common method by which pathogenic bacteria cause disease?
What is a common method by which pathogenic bacteria cause disease?
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Which of the following is NOT a use of bacteria?
Which of the following is NOT a use of bacteria?
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What characteristic do viruses lack compared to living organisms?
What characteristic do viruses lack compared to living organisms?
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What is the role of bacteria in human health?
What is the role of bacteria in human health?
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Which of the following diseases is commonly caused by bacteria?
Which of the following diseases is commonly caused by bacteria?
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What component do bacteria have that makes up their cell wall?
What component do bacteria have that makes up their cell wall?
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What process describes how nitrogen-fixing bacteria support plant life?
What process describes how nitrogen-fixing bacteria support plant life?
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What is a significant consequence of antibiotic use in bacteria?
What is a significant consequence of antibiotic use in bacteria?
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Which mechanism is NOT utilized by antivirals to combat viral infections?
Which mechanism is NOT utilized by antivirals to combat viral infections?
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What is the primary role of vaccines in infectious disease prevention?
What is the primary role of vaccines in infectious disease prevention?
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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?
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Which antiviral drug is specifically used to treat the flu virus?
Which antiviral drug is specifically used to treat the flu virus?
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What is a common feature of both antibiotic and antiviral resistance?
What is a common feature of both antibiotic and antiviral resistance?
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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?
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How do vaccines allow the body to respond effectively to future infections?
How do vaccines allow the body to respond effectively to future infections?
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What is the main outcome of the lytic cycle in viral replication?
What is the main outcome of the lytic cycle in viral replication?
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Which process differentiates the lysogenic cycle from the lytic cycle?
Which process differentiates the lysogenic cycle from the lytic cycle?
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What type of genetic material do all viruses possess at their core?
What type of genetic material do all viruses possess at their core?
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How do antibiotics function in the treatment of infections?
How do antibiotics function in the treatment of infections?
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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?
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Which statement about the viral structure is true?
Which statement about the viral structure is true?
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What is the primary role of antivirals in treating infections?
What is the primary role of antivirals in treating infections?
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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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Study Notes
Detection of Diseases
- Specificity of Antibodies: Antibodies react specifically to only one antigen.
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Agglutination Reaction (Blood Testing): An antigen-antibody reaction where particles clump together. This is used in blood typing.
- If antibody and antigen do not match, no agglutination occurs.
- If antibody and antigen do match, agglutination occurs.
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COVID-19 Progression & Antibodies:
- IgM and IgG are antibodies.
- IgM is found in the lymphatic system.
- IgG is found in various parts of the body.
- IgM rises faster and peaks earlier than IgG in response to infection.
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COVID-19 Testing:
- Molecular Test: Measures the amount of viral RNA.
- Antibody Test: Measures the immune response to the virus.
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Serological Tests (Antibody Tests): Determine the presence of COVID-19-specific antibodies (mainly IgM and IgG).
- IgM and IgG are the first-line responses to viral infections.
- Rapid tests (lateral flow assays) can detect antigen-specific antibodies in serum within 30 minutes.
- These tests are beneficial due to low sample volume requirements, fast turnaround time, simplicity, and low cost.
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SARS-CoV-2 Rapid IgG-IgM Test:
- Uses two mouse anti-human monoclonal antibodies (anti-IgG and anti-IgM).
- Surface antigen from SARS-CoV-2 is conjugated to colloidal gold nanoparticles.
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COVID-19 Testing Results:
- Negative: No COVID-19, no line on T site.
- IgM Positive: Early infection.
- IgG Positive: Later infection.
- IgM/IgG Positive: Between early and later infection.
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Antigen Test Kits (ATK):
- Simplified testing method for home use.
- Requires a swab, a test strip, and a saline solution.
- Uses antigen-antibody interactions to detect the virus.
- Principle behind ATK: - Detection of SARS-CoV-2 virus based on antigen-antibody interaction - Antigen is SARS-CoV-2 and antibody is a protein. - Antibodies are naturally produced by the immune system.
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Test Strip Mechanism: The test strip contains antibodies specific to COVID-19.
- If the virus is present, it binds to the antibody, causing a visible red line to appear.
- If no virus is present, the antibodies will only bind to antibodies on the control line.
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Covid Tests using RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction):
- Uses a molecular method to detect RNA
- First viral inactivation or direct lysis with detergent
- RNA extraction
- cDNA synthesis
- PCR amplification.
- Detect viral RNA
- Real time detection by fluorescent signal.
- TaqMan PCR: A type of real-time PCR that uses labeled nucleic acid probes.
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Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA): Measures analyte concentration (antibodies or antigens) in solution.
- Antigen recognized by specific antibody.
- Antibody recognized by a secondary antibody with an enzyme attached.
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ELISA Types:
- Direct
- Indirect
- Sandwich
- Competitive
- Western Blot: Detects specific proteins in samples (blood or tissue), using electrophoresis and antibodies.
Timeline of COVID-19 Tests
- The timeline varies for PCR and antibody tests, depending on when the infection occurred.
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Explore the mechanisms of disease detection through antibody specificity and the agglutination reaction in blood testing. This quiz delves into COVID-19 testing methods, including molecular and serological tests, and explains the roles of IgM and IgG antibodies in the immune response. Test your knowledge on how these factors are crucial for understanding disease progression and diagnosis.
