Which of the Following Diagnostic Tests Are Used for Research

question 9

Multiple Choice

Which of the following diagnostic tests are used for research purposes rather than in clinical practice?

• A)Genetic assays
• B)Nucleic acid probe analyses
• C)Enzyme-based assays
• D)Culture and sensitivity tests

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Definitions:

Specialized Cell

A cell that is uniquely suited to perform a particular function, such as a neuron in the nervous system or a red blood cell in the circulatory system.

Nervous System

The part of an organism that coordinates its actions by transmitting signals to and from different parts of its body.

Neuron

A specialized cell transmitting nerve impulses; the basic building block of the nervous system.

Cell Membrane

A biological membrane that separates the interior of all cells from the outside environment, controlling the passage of substances in and out of the cell.