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BME 102 BIO AND MEDICAL ENGINERING: IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE. Objective Question
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Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) is highlighted for its ability to:
Options
A Measure glucose levels accurately in blood.
B Amplify tiny amounts of DNA to detect diseases like COVID-19 and HIV in hours.
Correct Answer
C Automatically run 100 different blood tests per hour.
D Filter blood when a patient's kidneys fail.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The text states: '- PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction): Amplifies tiny amounts of DNA to detect COVID-19, HIV and tuberculosis in hours instead of days.'

Hint

What is the core function of PCR in molecular diagnostics, specifically related to genetic material?

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Course: BME 102
Topic: BIO AND MEDICAL ENGINERING: IMPACTS OF TECHNOLOGY ON BIOLOGY AND MEDICINE.
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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