The Laboratory Technique in Which a Microorganism Can Be Specifically

question 33

Multiple Choice

The laboratory technique in which a microorganism can be specifically identified by identifying a segment of its DNA is called

• A)hybridisation.
• B)complement fixation.
• C)radioimmunoassay.
• D)a nucleic acid probe.
• E)molecular serology.

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Definitions:

Adh

Anti-diuretic hormone, also known as vasopressin, which regulates water balance in the body by controlling the amount of water absorbed by the kidneys.

Glucagon

A substance secreted by the pancreas that increases glucose levels in the blood by encouraging the liver to convert glycogen into glucose.

Progesterone

Progesterone is a hormone produced in the ovaries, placenta, and adrenal glands, playing key roles in the menstrual cycle and maintaining pregnancy.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, involved in the body's stress response as well as metabolism and immune response regulation.