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?

Early and accurate diagnosis of genetic disorders is crucial for effective intervention. Which of the following molecular techniques is most suitable for identifying a specific gene mutation associated with a disease?

A doctor, while operating on an HIV^+ patient accidently cut himself with a scalpel. He comes to you, suspecting himself to have contacted the virus. Which test will you advise him to rule out/confirm his suspicion?

Application of PCR are

I. detection of pathogens

II. diagnosis of specific mutation

III. DNA fingerprinting

Choose the correct option

For effective disease management, early diagnosis and understanding the underlying mechanisms are crucial. Which molecular diagnostic technique is most valuable for early disease detection?

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?

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?

Consider the following statements

I. Earlier, insulin was extracted from pancreas of slaughtered cattle and pigs which was more efficient than the genetically engineered insulin

II. PCR technique is being used for the detection of HIV in suspected AIDS patients and genetic mutations in suspected cancer patients

III. Cystic fibrosis, haemophilia, cancer, Parkinon’s etc., are treated by gene therapy

Which of the statements given above are correct?