What Differentiates Diagnostic Techniques That Employ Phenotypic (Culture-Based)methods from Those

Multiple Choice

What differentiates diagnostic techniques that employ phenotypic (culture-based) methods from those that employ molecular methods?

A) Phenotypic methods are highly sensitive and specific,while molecular methods are not.
B) Phenotypic methods examine the growth behavior of a microorganism and the proteins,enzymes,or toxins produced,while molecular methods examine the genetic makeup.
C) Phenotypic methods are quantitative while molecular methods are not.
D) Phenotypic methods are not limited to detection of live organisms as are molecular methods.