In General, Reagents Containing Polyclonal Antibodies Have Fewer False Positives

question 30

True/False

In general, reagents containing polyclonal antibodies have fewer false positives than monoclonal antibodies but they are less sensitive.

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Definitions:

Nicotine

Nicotine is a stimulant drug found in tobacco products that can lead to addiction, it acts on the nervous system to increase alertness and can have harmful health effects.

Acetylcholine Antagonist

A type of drug that blocks the action of acetylcholine at its receptor sites in the nervous system, affecting various bodily functions.

Curare

Curare is a poison used primarily in South America, derived from plant extracts, and known for its muscle-paralyzing effects, historically employed on arrows or blow darts for hunting.

Sensitization

Learned behavior in which the response to a stimulus strengthens with repeated presentations.