Which Statement About Microarrays Is False

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which statement about microarrays is false?

• A) In some cases,they can be used as a diagnostic tool.
• B) The technique was influenced by developments in the semiconductor industry.
• C) The technique relies upon cDNA hybridizing with DNA ligase.
• D) The technique is much more efficient than the examination of gene expression individually.
• E) A single array can have thousands of different oligonucleotides.

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Definitions:

Self-report Data

Self-report data is information provided by individuals about themselves, often used in psychological research through questionnaires or interviews.

Personality Assessment

The process of evaluating an individual's character traits and behaviors, often using tests or questionnaires.

B Data

Behavioral data, or direct observations of another’s behavior that are translated directly or nearly directly into numerical form. B data can be gathered in natural or contrived (experimental) settings.

L Data

Life data, or more-or-less easily verifiable, concrete, real-life outcomes, which are of possible psychological significance.