Nested PCR Is Very Sensitive and Specific Because

question 41

Multiple Choice

Nested PCR is very sensitive and specific because

• A) it uses more than one DNA polymerase to make three to four times the amount of PCR products than standard PCR.
• B) the assay itself basically serves as a form of internal control and ensures specificity.
• C) the assay will act as a form of external control, ensuring specificity and sensitivity.
• D) the fluorochrome that is attached to the primers ensures specificity of the nucleotides that are attached to the template.

---

Definitions:

Alfred Binet

A French psychologist who, together with Theodore Simon, developed the first intelligence test known as the Binet-Simon scale.

Mental Age

A concept used in psychology to describe an individual's cognitive ability level in years, which may differ from their chronological age.

IQ

Stands for Intelligence Quotient, a measure of a person's cognitive abilities and potential compared to the general population, typically determined by standardized tests.

Personality Assessment

Personality Assessment is the evaluation of an individual's character traits, behaviors, and attitudes, often for psychological, therapeutic, or employment purposes.