Ch. 10 Quizizz

Which of the following methods is primarily used to detect antibodies in a patient's serum?

• PCR

• Serology

• Flow Cytometry

• ELISA

What is the principle behind slide agglutination tests?

• Detection of viral DNA

• Precipitation of soluble antigens

• Agglutination of particles due to specific antibodies

• Amplification of nucleic acids

Which method uses enzyme-linked antibodies to quantify specific antigens?

• Western Blot

• ELISA

• Flow Cytometry

• Phage Typing

Which technique is particularly useful for identifying specific proteins in a sample?

• PCR

• Western Blot

• rRNA Sequencing

• Nucleic Acid Hybridization

In phage typing, the specific bacteriophage used can help identify the species and strain of which type of microorganism?

• Fungi

• Viruses

• Bacteria

• Protozoa

What technique involves comparing DNA sequences to determine genetic similarity between organisms?

• PCR

• rRNA Sequencing

• DNA Fingerprinting

• ELISA

Which method utilizes the complementary binding of nucleic acids to identify specific sequences?

• Flow Cytometry

• Nucleic Acid Hybridization

• Western Blot

• ELISA

What is the primary purpose of Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)?

• To detect proteins

• To amplify specific DNA sequences

• To count cells

• To isolate antibodies

Which method can confirm the presence of specific microbial strains through unique DNA patterns?

• Serology

• DNA Fingerprinting

• Western Blot

• Phage Typing

The _________ method is used to amplify small segments of DNA, allowing for detailed genetic analysis.