In Reference to Detecting Minimal Residual Disease, Which of the Following

question 15

Multiple Choice

In reference to detecting minimal residual disease, which of the following is true?

• A)PCR, karyotyping and Southern blot analysis are equally sensitive and specific.
• B)PCR is most sensitive for detecting low levels of tumor burden.
• C)Karyotyping is capable of detecting 0.1% tumor burden.
• D)Southern Blot analysis has 100% sensitivity and specificity for detecting aberrant proteins formed as a result of the genetic mutation.

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Definitions:

Sense Of Industry

The feeling of competence and achievement, typically developed during childhood, especially in response to social and academic demands.

Piaget's Stages

A theory outlining four stages of cognitive development in children, describing how their thinking evolves from simple to complex.

Sensorimotor

A developmental stage in infants where learning occurs through sensory experiences and manipulating objects, crucial for cognitive development.

Formal Operational

A stage in Piaget's theory of cognitive development where individuals learn to think abstractly, reason logically, and plan systematically.