In What Way Is Fluorometry More Accurate Than Spectrophotometry

question 20

Multiple Choice

In what way is fluorometry more accurate than spectrophotometry?

• A) Fluorescence is more specific for single nucleotides.
• B) Spectrophotometry only measures absorbance from intact nucleic acid polymers.
• C) Using specific stains, fluorometry only detects intact double-stranded DNA.
• D) Absorbance may require dilution of sample before reading.

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