Multiple Choice
Scanning the whole genome of every infectious agent in a patient sample and comparing that to known genome sequences maintained in libraries would be the most accurate and efficient way to diagnose disease.We are moving closer to this becoming a reality largely because
A) gene libraries have greater accessibility.
B) more people are being trained in high throughput genetic analysis.
C) multiple organisms have the same genome so it will minimize the number of screenings necessary.
D) the cost of high throughput genetic analysis has plummeted in recent years and continues to decrease.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q49: The radioimmunoassay test is used frequently for<br>A)identification
Q51: When antibodies or other substances in serum
Q53: Mycobacterium tuberculosis has traditionally been identified in
Q55: Syphilis can be diagnosed by the<br>A)Widal test.<br>B)antistreptolysin
Q56: Which test compares the percentage of cytosine
Q57: A serum titer involves _.<br>A) quantifying the
Q57: The gene that codes for the bacterial
Q58: Microarrays, hybridization tests, and ribotyping are increasing
Q59: Which of the following is not a
Q66: Antibiotics are often added to biochemical media