KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 10. Biotechnology and Its Applications
Which of the following diagnostic tools allows the detection of very low concentration of bacaterium or viruses by amplifying their nucleic acid?
- A ELISA
- B PCR
- C Autoradiography
- D r-DNA technology
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Correct Answer
(B) PCR
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(B) PCR,
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is technique that permits diagnostic tests to be performed on small amounts of DNA.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is technique that permits diagnostic tests to be performed on small amounts of DNA.
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