What Is the Purpose of an Amplification Control in PCR

question 3

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of an amplification control in PCR?

• A) To check for contamination
• B) To distinguish true positives from false positives
• C) To distinguish true negatives from false negatives
• D) To protect the template from degradation

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Definitions:

Risk-Return Trade-Off

The principle that potential return on investment increases with the amount of risk undertaken in the investment.

Expected Returns

A projection of the amount of profit or loss an investment is likely to generate, factoring in various probabilities.

Higher-Risk Assets

Refers to investments that carry a greater possibility of losing value but offer a higher potential for financial rewards compared to lower-risk assets.

Derivative Security

A financial security whose value is derived from the value of an underlying asset, such as stocks, bonds, commodities, or currencies.