Sensitivity Differs from Specificity in That Sensitivity

question 7

Multiple Choice

Sensitivity differs from specificity in that sensitivity

• A) measures how selective an antibody is.
• B) occurs when antibodies bind dissimilar antigens.
• C) reflects how few antigen or antibody molecules a test can detect.
• D) is not important when conducting a serological test.

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