Understanding Clinical Metabolomics

What is the primary tool Vasu uses to analyze blood and urine samples?

• Microscope

• Ultrasound

• Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS)

• X-ray Machine

What is the main purpose of using a centrifuge in the LCMS process?

• To separate molecules by weight

• To heat the samples

• To spin the samples and prepare them for analysis

• To cool the samples

What does each peak on the LCMS graph represent?

• A different color

• A chemical reaction

• A molecule

• A type of cell

According to Vasu, how does scientific progress typically occur?

• By government directives

• Through sudden breakthroughs

• By individual efforts

• In small, incremental steps

What does Vasu believe about the nature of science?

• It is only for experts

• It is magical

• It is controlled by a central authority

• It is based on curiosity and patience