A researcher wants to determine if a patient has a specific bacterial infection. Which of the following molecular diagnostic techniques would be LEAST suitable for this purpose?
PCR
Northern blotting
DNA probes
Culture methods
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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
Which molecular technique is used to detect specific RNA sequences in a sample, which can be helpful in diagnosing RNA viruses or studying gene expression?
PCR
ELISA
Southern blotting
Northern blotting
First hormone produced artificially by culture bacteria, is
Insulin
Thyroxine
Testosterone
Adrenaline
A common symptom of pneumonia is:
Enlarged liver
Inflammation of the alveoli
Skin rashes
Swollen lymph nodes
Which type of diabetes mellitus is characterized by insulin resistance?
Type 1
Type 2
Gestational diabetes
MODY
Which disease is caused by the Plasmodium parasite?
Typhoid
Malaria
Pneumonia
Common cold
A researcher wants to determine if a patient has a specific bacterial infection. Which of the following molecular diagnostic techniques would be LEAST suitable for this purpose?
PCR
Northern blotting
DNA probes
Culture methods
For effective treatment of the disease, early diagnosis and understanding its pathophysiology is very important. Which of the following molecular diagnostic techniques is very useful for early detection?
ELISA Technique
Hybridization Technique
Western Blotting Technique
Southern Blotting Technique
A 30-year-old female presents with recurrent episodes of severe abdominal pain, vomiting, and peripheral neuropathy. Urine porphyrin levels are elevated. Which enzyme deficiency is MOST likely responsible for her condition?
Aminolevulinic acid dehydratase
Uroporphyrinogen decarboxylase
Porphobilinogen deaminase
Ferrochelatase
A patient presents with fever, chills, and a new heart murmur. Blood cultures are positive for Streptococcus viridans. Which of the following is the MOST appropriate initial empiric antibiotic therapy?
Oral amoxicillin
IV ceftriaxone + vancomycin
IV gentamicin + vancomycin
Oral ciprofloxacin
