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Who is credited with introducing the term 'molecular disease' in the medical vocabulary?
Who is credited with introducing the term 'molecular disease' in the medical vocabulary?
- Gregor Mendel
- James Watson
- Francis Crick
- Linus Pauling (correct)
Who isolated genetic material in 1869?
Who isolated genetic material in 1869?
- James Watson
- Gregor Mendel
- Johann Friedrich Miescher (correct)
- Francis Crick
What is the product of transcription?
What is the product of transcription?
- RNA (correct)
- DNA
- mRNA
- rRNA
Who established the fundamental laws of heredity or inheritance?
Who established the fundamental laws of heredity or inheritance?
Who discovered the three-dimensional structure of DNA?
Who discovered the three-dimensional structure of DNA?
In what year did Johann Friedrich Miescher begin his experiment to isolate genetic material?
In what year did Johann Friedrich Miescher begin his experiment to isolate genetic material?
What is necessary to generate primers for selective amplification of a target sequence?
What is necessary to generate primers for selective amplification of a target sequence?
What can occur as a result of PCR errors?
What can occur as a result of PCR errors?
How should nasopharyngeal specimens be collected?
How should nasopharyngeal specimens be collected?
Why is RNA isolation more challenging than DNA isolation?
Why is RNA isolation more challenging than DNA isolation?
What should be used during RNA extraction to prevent RNA degradation?
What should be used during RNA extraction to prevent RNA degradation?
What is the most important step in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases?
What is the most important step in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious diseases?
What is the primary function of Personal Protective Equipment in a laboratory setting?
What is the primary function of Personal Protective Equipment in a laboratory setting?
Which of the following equipment is used to measure the absorption of light by a chemical substance?
Which of the following equipment is used to measure the absorption of light by a chemical substance?
What is the term for the process of continually improving the biorisk management system?
What is the term for the process of continually improving the biorisk management system?
What is the temperature range of a -20oC Freezer?
What is the temperature range of a -20oC Freezer?
What is the term for process and activities that have been shown to be effective in reducing risks?
What is the term for process and activities that have been shown to be effective in reducing risks?
Which bodily fluid is NOT typically collected for Epstein-Barr Virus PCR amplification?
Which bodily fluid is NOT typically collected for Epstein-Barr Virus PCR amplification?
What does PCR provide information about in an organism?
What does PCR provide information about in an organism?
Which primer is specific for the detection of Brugia malayi?
Which primer is specific for the detection of Brugia malayi?
On what gene sequence is the MASPCR method based for differentiating Cryptosporidium Genotype 1 and 2?
On what gene sequence is the MASPCR method based for differentiating Cryptosporidium Genotype 1 and 2?
Which Plasmodium species produces Histidine-rich protein?
Which Plasmodium species produces Histidine-rich protein?
What is detected by the OptiMAL Assay and Diamed Optimal IT?
What is detected by the OptiMAL Assay and Diamed Optimal IT?
What is the primary concern of Laboratory Biosafety?
What is the primary concern of Laboratory Biosafety?
What is the term for the introduction of a substance into the body through a puncture wound?
What is the term for the introduction of a substance into the body through a puncture wound?
Who is known for accidentally pricking his finger with a modified version of the smallpox virus?
Who is known for accidentally pricking his finger with a modified version of the smallpox virus?
What is the primary goal of Physical Security in Biosecurity?
What is the primary goal of Physical Security in Biosecurity?
What is the definition of Biorisk?
What is the definition of Biorisk?
Who is known for contaminating pastries with Shigella dysentariae and giving them to hospital workers?
Who is known for contaminating pastries with Shigella dysentariae and giving them to hospital workers?
What type of hazard is related to poor posture and repetitive tasks?
What type of hazard is related to poor posture and repetitive tasks?
What is the purpose of prioritizing hazards based on their level of risk?
What is the purpose of prioritizing hazards based on their level of risk?
Which hazard identification technique involves breaking down tasks into steps to identify hazards?
Which hazard identification technique involves breaking down tasks into steps to identify hazards?
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