The Polymerase Chain Reaction Can Be Used for Identification of

question 82

Multiple Choice

The polymerase chain reaction can be used for identification of

• A)microorganisms.
• B)antibodies in the patient's serum.
• C)growth characteristics of microorganisms.
• D)proteins.

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Definitions:

Retina

The light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye that contains cells which convert light into electrical signals for the brain to interpret.

Gate Theory

A theory suggesting that the spinal cord contains a neurological "gate" that either blocks pain signals or allows them to continue on to the brain.

Signal-Detection Theory

A framework describing how individuals discern between information-bearing patterns and random patterns that distract from the information, especially in the context of decision-making under uncertainty.

Volley Principle

A theory explaining how auditory nerve fibers collectively transmit sound wave frequencies by firing in rapid succession.