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What are DNA microarrays sometimes called?
What are DNA microarrays sometimes called?
- Genomic arrays
- Gene slides
- Nucleic acid plates
- DNA chips (correct)
What is the size of DNA microarray supports typically compared to?
What is the size of DNA microarray supports typically compared to?
- A pipette tip
- A test tube
- A petri dish
- A microscope slide (correct)
What is the purpose of an expression microarray?
What is the purpose of an expression microarray?
- To synthesize gene-specific oligonucleotides
- To detect single nucleotide polymorphisms
- To measure gene expression (mRNA) (correct)
- To compare genomic DNA samples
What does a comparative genomic microarray detect?
What does a comparative genomic microarray detect?
How are the DNA samples attached to the support phase in a DNA microarray chip?
How are the DNA samples attached to the support phase in a DNA microarray chip?
What is the main technology underlying the development of DNA microarrays?
What is the main technology underlying the development of DNA microarrays?
What is the purpose of the RT-PCR technique in COVID-19 detection?
What is the purpose of the RT-PCR technique in COVID-19 detection?
Which body parts are samples taken from for COVID-19 detection using RT-PCR technique?
Which body parts are samples taken from for COVID-19 detection using RT-PCR technique?
What does a lower Ct value in RT-PCR indicate?
What does a lower Ct value in RT-PCR indicate?
What is the purpose of the TaqMan probe in RT-PCR?
What is the purpose of the TaqMan probe in RT-PCR?
How many cycles does RT-PCR usually go through?
How many cycles does RT-PCR usually go through?
What does a higher Ct value in RT-PCR indicate?
What does a higher Ct value in RT-PCR indicate?
What is the main limitation of RT-PCR technique for COVID-19 detection mentioned in the text?
What is the main limitation of RT-PCR technique for COVID-19 detection mentioned in the text?
What is measured by the computer during RT-PCR?
What is measured by the computer during RT-PCR?
What is used to purify the sample taken for COVID-19 detection using RT-PCR?
What is used to purify the sample taken for COVID-19 detection using RT-PCR?
What is tracked by the computer during RT-PCR?
What is tracked by the computer during RT-PCR?
