The Advantages of Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)over Standard PCR

question 40

Multiple Choice

The advantages of real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) over standard PCR include all the following EXCEPT:

• A) A positive result can be observed very quickly with RT-PCR.
• B) RT-PCR does not use agarose gel.
• C) RT-PCR does not accumulate hazardous waste.
• D) RT-PCR uses open tubes like standard PCR.

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