A scientist is studying a viral infection. To track the progression of the infection in a patient sample, which molecular technique would be most appropriate for quantifying the amount of viral DNA present?
PCR
Real-time PCR (qPCR)
ELISA
Southern blotting
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Which of the following is NOT a typical symptom of typhoid?
Sustained high fever
Diarrhea in the initial stages
Weakness and fatigue
Loss of appetite
Application of PCR are
I. detection of pathogens
II. diagnosis of specific mutation
III. DNA fingerprinting
Choose the correct option
I and II
I and III
II and III
I, II and III
In 1983, Eli Lilly an American company, first prepared two DNA sequences corresponding to A and B-chains of the human insulin and introduced them in the plasmids of to produce insulin chains. Chains A and B were prepared separately, extracted and combined by creating
Hydrogen bond
Disulphide bond
Covalent bond
Peptide bond
Genetically engineered human insulin, humulin was launched by American drug company on
5th July 1998
5th July 1993
5th July 1973
5th July 1983
Which type of diabetes mellitus is characterized by insulin resistance?
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational diabetes
MODY
Humulin is
Human insulin
Animal insulin
Bacterial insulin
Fungi insulin
A 25-year-old male presents with acute onset of flank pain radiating to the groin, nausea, and vomiting. Urinalysis reveals hematuria. A non-contrast CT scan shows a 3mm stone in the distal ureter. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial management?
Immediate lithotripsy
Ureteroscopy with stone removal
Hydration and pain control with NSAIDs
Percutaneous nephrostomy
A patient presents with persistent cough, fever, and night sweats. A chest X-ray reveals granulomas. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis?
Pneumonia
Bronchitis
Asthma
Tuberculosis
Read the following statements about agarose gel electrophoresis and choose the incorrect option.
The agarose gel used in the technique is extracted from seaweeds
The DNA fragments separate according to their size
Separated DNA fragments can be visualised after staining with ethidium bromide followed by exposure to infrared rays
DNA fragments move from cathode to anode under the influence of an electric field
Genetically engineered bacteria are being employed for production of
Thyroxine
Human insulin
Cortisol
Epinephrine