What Would Be an Advantage of Using Molecular Diagnostic Techniques

question 6

Multiple Choice

What would be an advantage of using molecular diagnostic techniques in identification of specific HLA antigens instead of serological techniques?

• A) less quality control needed
• B) more specific
• C) more rapid
• D) all of the above
• E) all except one of the above

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Definitions:

Enzymes

Proteins that act as biological catalysts, speeding up reactions in cells without being consumed in the process.

Proteins

Large, complex molecules made up of amino acids that perform a vast array of functions, including catalyzing metabolic reactions, DNA replication, and transporting molecules.

Monomer

Molecule that is a subunit of a polymer.

Glucose

A primary sugar crucial for energizing living beings and making up a significant part of numerous carbohydrates.