PCR Is a Highly Accurate and Relatively Rapid Way of Identifying

Multiple Choice

PCR is a highly accurate and relatively rapid way of identifying a variety of different pathogens because ________. (Select all that apply)

A) it is highly sensitive to very low concentrations of a pathogen's DNA
B) it is very specific and can detect even small amounts of a pathogen in a specimen
C) it can detect RNA viruses via the production of cDNA gene using reverse transcriptase
D) it can detect microbial specific proteins using monoclonal antibodies conjugated to colorometric substrates