Which of the Following Would Likely Not Be Detected by Quality-Control

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would likely not be detected by quality-control procedures in a laboratory assay performed manually?

• A)deteriorated reagent
• B)improper reaction temperature
• C)pipetting error
• D)spectrophotometer set at the wrong wavelength

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Definitions:

Dehydration Reaction

A chemical reaction that involves the loss of a water molecule from the reacting molecule.

Functional Groups

Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within molecules that are responsible for the characteristic chemical reactions of those molecules.

OH

Sometimes refers to the hydroxyl group, a functional group consisting of an oxygen atom covalently bonded to a hydrogen atom.

Denature

The process by which a protein's structure is altered, losing its biological function, typically due to factors like changes in pH, temperature, or exposure to chemicals.