What Differentiates Diagnostic Techniques That Employ Phenotypic (Culture-Based)methods from Those

question 18

Multiple Choice

What differentiates diagnostic techniques that employ phenotypic (culture-based) methods from those that employ molecular methods?

• A)Phenotypic methods are highly sensitive and specific,while molecular methods are not.
• B)Phenotypic methods examine the growth behavior of a microorganism and the proteins,enzymes,or toxins produced,while molecular methods examine the genetic makeup.
• C)Phenotypic methods are quantitative while molecular methods are not.
• D)Phenotypic methods are not limited to detection of live organisms as are molecular methods.

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Definitions:

Confidence Level

The degree of certainty or probability with which a confidence interval is estimated to contain the true population parameter.

Confidence Interval

A continuum of values, gathered from sample statistics, predicted to secure the value of an unknown numerical characteristic in the population.

Desired Level

A specific goal or benchmark that one aims to achieve or maintain.

Population Mean

The average value of all the items in a population.