Which of These Is Used in the Most Reliable Test

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which of these is used in the most reliable test for the diagnosis of malaria in an individual?

• A)An ELISA-based test of a serum sample.
• B)Microscopic examination of a stained blood smear.
• C)A biopsy of liver tissue.
• D)Antibody-coated latex beads to test a blood sample.
• E)Tissue culture techniques for growth of the pathogen from a blood sample.

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Definitions:

Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning that consists of two premises followed by a conclusion, based on the relationship between the premises.

Mammals

Warm-blooded vertebrates characterized by the presence of mammary glands which females use to nourish their young.

Minor Term

In logic, specifically in syllogisms, the term that is the subject of the conclusion.

Syllogism

A form of deductive reasoning consisting of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion, often structured in categorical logic.